11-25-2024, 10:35 AM
We have the same conversation about Kleber every year.
Yes, he's injury prone. Yes, he goes through maddening stretches where his shot is unreliable and/or he's afraid to even shoot, which sucks, because that's a large part of his utility. I think that has to do with his balance since whatever they had to do to fix that major toe injury he had, but regardless, it's frustrating. And, since I started this thread he's had two pretty rough games, for sure.
But, he's undeniably still one of the better small 5/big 4 defenders in the NBA when he's moving well, and he's actually started this season moving better than he did at any point last season. I personally don't think now is the time to give up on him, and that his shot/confidence will come back as he knocks off all the rust he accumulated last year. But, I understand how much patience is required with him and don't blame some for want of it.
Yes, he's injury prone. Yes, he goes through maddening stretches where his shot is unreliable and/or he's afraid to even shoot, which sucks, because that's a large part of his utility. I think that has to do with his balance since whatever they had to do to fix that major toe injury he had, but regardless, it's frustrating. And, since I started this thread he's had two pretty rough games, for sure.
But, he's undeniably still one of the better small 5/big 4 defenders in the NBA when he's moving well, and he's actually started this season moving better than he did at any point last season. I personally don't think now is the time to give up on him, and that his shot/confidence will come back as he knocks off all the rust he accumulated last year. But, I understand how much patience is required with him and don't blame some for want of it.
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