Nov 27, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder (17) brings the ball up court against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
UPDATE: Vivlamore is now reporting that the team has sent Jared Cunningham back to Bakersfield.
In addition to recalling Dennis Schroder, the Hawks assign Jared Cunningham back to D-League. #ATLHawks
— Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) December 16, 2013
It has been 12 days since the Atlanta Hawks sent rookie point guard Dennis Schröder to the D-League, but according to one report, he’s on his way back to Atlanta.
Hawks recall rookie Dennis Schroder from D-League (free). http://t.co/uFKSNRnsRz #ATLHawks
— Chris Vivlamore (@CVivlamoreAJC) December 16, 2013
Schröder had a lot of success while in Bakersfield, averaging 17 points and 6.7 assists per game, but his trip to the West Coast was chiefly to gain extra experience in running a professional club, and that was the big takeaway. He played 34 minutes a night over the nearly 2 weeks, and that is invaluable in his development as a potentially high-end NBA point guard.
It is unclear whether Schröder will be available when the Hawks take on the Lakers on Monday night, but even if he was, it is a great possibility that he wouldn’t see the floor. For the time being, the Hawks are set behind Jeff Teague, as Shelvin Mack’s emergence has continued with Dennis in the D-League, and Lou Williams is now looking like his old self, and fully capable of playing point guard in a pinch.
Either way, it’s encouraging to see the Hawks 2013 1st-round pick back with the big club, and hopefully, we’ll see more of him in the near future.