The FA center debate has been a hot topic among Kings fans. However, one name I haven't seen many people bring up is Maxi Kleber. He's a 27 year old RFA from Dallas.
6'11 240lb PF/C. Here's his stats for the season:
21.1mins: 6.8pts 4.6rebs 1.1blks 1.0ast 0.5stl
He's a good 3pt shooting big man who also provides rim protection. He's athletic enough to be able to switch on defense. He's also adequate enough to fair decently in the perimeter. His strengths come as a help defender. I've gathered some videos from youtube that highlight him as a player.
Here's a 17pt highlight against the Kings this year showing his offensive versatility:
Here's a 10pts 6blks performance that highlights his shot blocking ability:
Here's a small clip of his perimeter defense potential:
Big men who can shoot 3s and protect the rim are coveted in today's NBA. He'll be a restricted free agent, so the Kings would have to offer more than the Mavs are willing to pay. I can see a team using the MLE to sign him. How would something like 3 years $36million sound? I think he'd provide the perfect shooting ability to pair with Fox and Bagley.
Fox: 37.1%
Buddy: 42.7%
Barnes: 39.5%
Bagley: 31.3%
Kleber: 35.3%
6'11 240lb PF/C. Here's his stats for the season:
21.1mins: 6.8pts 4.6rebs 1.1blks 1.0ast 0.5stl
- 45.3/35.3/78.4
- 45.3% FG on 5.4 attempts
- 35.3% 3pt on 3.1 attempts
- 78.4% FT on 1.0 attempts
Here's a 17pt highlight against the Kings this year showing his offensive versatility:
Here's a 10pts 6blks performance that highlights his shot blocking ability:
Here's a small clip of his perimeter defense potential:
Big men who can shoot 3s and protect the rim are coveted in today's NBA. He'll be a restricted free agent, so the Kings would have to offer more than the Mavs are willing to pay. I can see a team using the MLE to sign him. How would something like 3 years $36million sound? I think he'd provide the perfect shooting ability to pair with Fox and Bagley.
Fox: 37.1%
Buddy: 42.7%
Barnes: 39.5%
Bagley: 31.3%
Kleber: 35.3%