Maxi Kleber has lost a step since his rookie year. He’s been dealing with way too many injuries through his career and despite deciding not to play in Eurobasket for Germany last summer to be as ready as possible for the NBA season, he still ended up injured.
Though he signed an extention with Dallas last year, he may be a valuable asset as part of a trade package. But Kleber continues to bring a lot to the table for the Mavericks, and for a team that lacks consistency, defensive leadership and a vet presence, he is a great option to have on the bench as a backup big.