Former NBA guard Jeff Teague has opened up about his time in Atlanta, naming Dennis Schroder as the “most annoying” teammate of his career.
Speaking on his Club 520 Podcast, Teague recalled the tension during their Hawks years, when both were competing for playing time at point guard. Schroder, then a young guard from Germany, often came off the bench behind Teague.
“Most annoying was probably Dennis Schroder,” Teague said, via BasketNews. “He was annoying, man. I remember the days, being chopping on the block… the only reason me and Dennis didn’t see eye-to-eye is because he was from a different country.”
According to Teague, the friction wasn’t only about playing time but also about Schroder sharing internal team details. He said Schroder would show him messages from the Hawks’ front office comparing their stats and hinting that Schroder would eventually take over as the starter.
The comments highlight a relationship that never fully clicked in Atlanta, despite the Hawks being one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams during that era. Teague was an All-Star in 2015, while Schroder eventually became Atlanta’s starting point guard before moving on to Oklahoma City in 2018.
Since then, both players have taken different paths. Teague retired after winning a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021. Schroder, meanwhile, has continued to build a long NBA career, now entering his 13th season.
The German guard has played for nine teams, including recent stints with the Lakers, Raptors, Nets, Warriors, and Pistons. He was traded to the Sacramento Kings in July before winning EuroBasket MVP later this summer with Germany.
On the court, Schroder has carved out a reputation as a quick-scoring guard and fiery competitor. He has averaged 13.9 points and 4.9 assists across 12 NBA seasons, with standout playoff performances such as averaging 24.7 points in the 2017 postseason.
While Teague’s remarks shed light on a rocky chapter of their time as teammates, Schroder remains a respected figure internationally. He was named MVP of the 2023 FIBA World Cup and 2025 EuroBasket, leading Germany to gold in both tournaments.
