NBA Season 2024/25: Eight German Players in the World's Most Important Basketball League
German basketball is booming
Never before have so many German basketball players been active in the NBA as in the 2024/25 season. With Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner, Daniel Theis, Dennis Schröder, Isaac Bonga, Isaiah Hartenstein, Niels Giffey and Justus Hollatz, a total of eight German players are currently under contract with NBA teams.
Successes of the German national team
The successes of the German national team in recent years have certainly contributed to this positive development. At the 2022 European Championship, the team sensationally won the bronze medal, and at the 2023 World Cup, they reached the quarter-finals. These successes have increased the visibility of German basketball and made it more attractive to NBA teams.
High level of training in Germany
The high level of training in Germany is another reason for the increased number of German players in the NBA. The German Basketball Federation (DBB) has created a comprehensive system of youth development that allows talented players to develop their skills from an early age.
Role models for young players
The success of German players in the NBA also serves as a role model for young players in Germany. They see that it is possible to make it to the best basketball league in the world with hard work and dedication.
Outlook for the future
The future of German basketball looks bright. There are many talented young players in Germany who have the potential to make it to the NBA. With continued support from the DBB and the German clubs, it is possible that even more German players will be playing in the NBA in the years to come.
