When the Dallas Mavericks traded Maxi Kleber to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of the Luka Doncic trade last season, it caused a mixed reaction from the Mavs' fan base. While some fans were heartbroken to lose Kleber due to his unique play style and role as one of the Mavs' glue guys for nearly eight years, others were ready to see him go, as he was constantly getting injured and proved to be unreliable.
Now, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, Kleber is healthier now (subscription required) than he was during the entire 2024-25 season during his time in Dallas and Los Angeles.