01-19-2024, 08:15 AM
(01-18-2024, 06:04 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: Kleber was always a major talent, but at age 18 he had a MAJOR knee injury and from there all kind of injuries (big and small) have followed him around. It was the reason he withdrew from the 2012 draft. Between his talent, the fact that he was balling for Dirk´s old club and it´s year one after Dirk´s championship, he´s probably a top 10 pick without the injuries. He re-entered at 22 and went undrafted, again due to his injury history. Never a question of his talent, but he just can´t stay healthy: never has since he turned 18.
I didn't know he was all those things. A healthy Kleber can help here. Not sure if he will ever be the same player. One thing I know though. The Front Office better not be counting on him moving forward. If he surprises and stays healthy.... great, but we really need to find a better Kleber type.