Height
6'10"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
34
Experience
8 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 475 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 46.7% | 35.3% | 77.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 36 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$11.0M
Guaranteed
$11.0M
AAV
$11.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Maxi Kleber's one-year, $11M deal with the Lakers earns a D CVI, representing a clear overpay for a 34-year-old established veteran whose production has cratered. His dismal 2.1 PPG, 1.9 RPG, and 0.6 APG across just 36 games this season reflects a player whose impact has diminished significantly from his more productive years. For $11M AAV, the Lakers are paying starter money for what amounts to replacement-level production from a forward who can't stay healthy consistently. The injury-plagued campaign aligns with his career-long availability concerns, making this a questionable investment even on a short-term basis. While the one-year structure limits long-term damage, dedicating this much salary cap space to a player whose media coverage centers entirely on injury updates rather than meaningful contributions represents poor resource allocation. The recent additions of Luke Kennard and Kobe Bufkin suggest the front office recognizes the need for more reliable depth pieces, highlighting how Kleber's contract looks increasingly problematic as the season progresses.
Performance Analysis
Maxi Kleber earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA small forwards this season. Through 475 games, Maxi is contributing 2.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game in his role. Maxi's strongest area is FG% at 46.7, which compares favorably to the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 2.1 (small forward median: 15.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Maxi ranks 84th.
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