Detlef Schrempf: The greatest German player in NBA history… not named Dirk Nowitzki | FPP
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Published 2023-06-09
But when he was traded to the Indiana Pacers in 1989, he finally got a chance as he would team with players such as Reggie Miller, Chuck Person and Rik Smits in a sixth man role, where his stint with the pacers would see him win back to back sixth man of the year awards, as in 1991, he became the first European to win the award. He also gained his first All star selection in 1993, again becoming the first European NBA all star in history. He was eventually traded to the Seattle Supersonics where he had his most team success as part of the great Sonics teams of the late 90s that included Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp and Hersey Hawkins which culminated in an NBA Finals appearance vs. Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and the 72 win Chicago Bulls. Schrempf would also rack up two more all star selections in Seattle. Schrempf spent 2000 and 2001 on the Portland Trailblazers in a bench role, where he would join another legendary European in Arvydas SAbonis, before callin it a career after 16 seasons in 2001.
And when it was all said and done, Schrempf had an extremely successful career full of accolades and a 10 year stretch where he averaged over 15 points on over 47% shooting every season. And a career like that needs to be talked about, so that’s why today’s video is looking at The Grand Teuton, Detlef Schrempf.
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All Comments (21)
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Detlef walked so Dirk could run. So underrated.
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People always say MJ didn’t beat anybody to puff up Lebron. That Sonics team had prime Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp and Detlef Schrempf. All those dudes were All-NBA talent at their peak.
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Detlef should be in the Naismith Hall of Fame IMO.
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Detlef would be killing in this era of basketball
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My man he was that dude for Seattle and Indiana salute to him 💯💪💪💪
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This will be a top basketball channel in no time. Great work and tons of replay value. It's like going through a collection of basketball cards.
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Detlef is a underrated legend in my book,this dude gave teams work whenever he played against them. He would be first ballot hall of famer for underrated players if they had a hof for underrated players
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He was my favorite NBA player ever. I have a poster of him on my wall and a jersey from the Sonics. So versatile and skilled. Not many players like him now or ever.
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As a Suns fan he killed us while in Seattle and winning 6th man with Indiana twice over Dan Majerle. Tremendous player who I have mad respect for.
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I was born in Seattle in 1973, where I grew up. Sonics and Blazers fan. Japanese-American. I have these to say: "Det....,.Lef......SCHREMPF!!" And, "Detlef Schrempf, Three Points, Three Points Schrempf."
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This man’s grind is crazy, big things coming for this channel
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I loved him on the Sonics. Nowadays we hear so much about the impact of foreign players like its new. But in my childhood/ teens there was Vlade, Marcilonis, Hakeem, Smits, Shrempf, Petrovic, and Manute Bol. All impactful in some way. So it was never new or big surprise with the future guys other than Jokic, which I admit based on his style is something ive never seen before.
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He was a fantastic shooter - he was a good piece of the puzzle in that Super Sonics group.
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I like it when you said: "...but that's unfortunately the case with humble players. They don't need & seek the recognition". Excellent job! I can see you did the research. Thank you for this great recap of Schrempf's career :)
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He was a Beast! HOF in my book
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I remember that summer of 99 like yesterday as a Blazer fan. The news broke we got Schrempf, Pippen, and Steve Smith all in one swoop. It was clear he was older but he had some great games in red & black. Contributed in so many ways. That team was stacked too, so he didn't get the amount of shots he used to, but when he was on, he was smooth and efficient. Great player.
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I always liked his game. Very underrated as a player.
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You need to do Latrell Sprewell. Really enjoy this content 👍🏼👍🏼 keep up the good work
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Versatile, fearless, dope! Detlef’s wrist hook after his release was crazy..smooth mf. I loved his game
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I saw detlef lifting weights at u Washington summer 94. And I also saw his routine before games. He looked like he was a consistent worker practicing fundamentals.
