The Mavericks’ investment in a power forward from Wurzburg, Germany is finally paying off. No, not that guy. Maxi Kleber, plucked from Dirk’s hometown three years ago, has gone from project to solid rotation player on a contender. And with Kristaps Porzingis out for the beginning of the season, Kleber is vital to the Mavericks’ front court depth.
Signed to a team-friendly deal in the summer of 2019, Kleber quickly turned his four year, 36 million dollar contract into a steal last season. Kleber posted career highs in virtually every statistical category, averaging 9.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.