🏆🏀 After 32 years, Germany has reclaimed the EuroBasket crown! On September 14 in Riga, Latvia, the German squad edged out Türkiye 88-83 in a nail-biter that will go down in history.
The game was tight from start to finish, but it was Dennis Schroder—turning 32 on game day—who sealed the deal. With less than a minute on the clock, Schroder nailed a crucial jumper and sank two clutch free throws. His heroics earned him the tournament's MVP trophy and delivered Germany its first continental title since 1993.
Back home in Frankfurt, the celebration was epic! Fans flooded the main square, waving jerseys, blaring music, and even serenading Schroder with "Happy Birthday." 🎉🎂 It was a party worthy of a Hollywood finale.
"It has been a successful four years," Schroder said after the celebrations. "In 2022, we started with bronze at the European Championships, followed by gold in 2023 at the FIBA World Cup, fourth place at the Olympics, and now gold at the European Championships. And we definitely wouldn't have made it without them."
From the court in Riga to the streets of Frankfurt, Germany's journey at EuroBasket 2025 proved that with teamwork, determination, and a bit of birthday magic, anything is possible. Here's to the next chapter in German hoops history! 🇩🇪✨
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Germany celebrate winning EuroBasket 2025 on Schoder's birthday
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