Andreas Obst has become the first German player in over two decades to claim the Bundesliga MVP award, a historic achievement that sparked celebrations across the basketball community. The Bayern Munich guard received the honour on Thursday evening during Munich's 86-78 away victory against Ludwigsburg, marking a watershed moment for German basketball at the professional level.
Dennis Schröder, the NBA star and longtime national team colleague, posted an emotional video message on Instagram celebrating Obst's success. "You're simply the best shooter in Europe right now," Schröder said in his tribute. "You've helped the German national team win the World Cup and European Championship. Your hard work has paid off." The veteran point guard also highlighted Obst's dedication beyond personal accolades, noting his commitment to raising basketball's profile in Germany.
A Special Moment for German Basketball
Obst received the news while still in the Ludwigsburg arena, where emotional video messages from family members awaited him. His grandparents' appearance on screen visibly moved the Bayern star, demonstrating the personal significance of the award. The forward acknowledged the moment's importance while quickly shifting his focus to the championship fight ahead. "This award is truly special and means a great deal to me," he said. "Right now, the only thing that matters is winning another title this year."
The Bundesliga MVP trophy represents a rare honour—the last German to win it was more than 20 years ago—underscoring Obst's elite status among continental shooters. His trajectory reflects years of consistent excellence both domestically and on the international stage, where he has delivered crucial performances alongside Schröder and other national team stars. Bayern Munich will showcase their MVP candidate in the Bundesliga regular-season finale against EWE Baskets Oldenburg on Sunday (4:30 pm) before launching their playoff campaign on 16 May, where Obst has promised his grandparents rhubarb cake if the team secures another championship.
