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NBA: Ranking the league’s best third options

By Hans Themistode

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Bulls 105-91.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on May 15, 2021 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Bulls 105-91.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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Dennis Schroder
Dennis Schroder (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images) /

NBA: Ranking the league’s best third options: 9. Dennis Schroder, Boston Celtics

Signing Dennis Schroder has turned out to be a huge blessing for the Boston Celtics. Sure, they’re still currently out of the playoff picture, but Schroder has played his part nicely thus far.

After dropping the ball and a boatload of money with the Los Angeles Lakers, Schroder could be on his way to getting a ton of cash this coming offseason. At the moment, he’s averaging 14.2 points per game to go along with 6.0 assists.

Also, more importantly, Schroder has stepped in nicely when the Celtics needed a few spot starts from him. Remember, Schroder may have been in the league for a while but he’s only 28 and as good as he’s ever been. But while his numbers overall are pretty solid, he’ll need to up his game when it comes to his efficiency. In today’s day and age, shooting under 40% from the field is simply unacceptable.

At some point, we expect him to pick those numbers up. The bottom line about Schroder, is that he has the whole offensive package. He gets to the rim at will and sets up his teammates nicely when given the chance. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown couldn’t ask for a better third option. Well, they could, but he’s a great one to have.