I don't understand. What is so special about this lineup? All I can really make out about it is it has Utah Jazz vibes for some reason. Don't know why. Just very jazzy.
Maxi adds some nice size, D and toughness out there. And hit a 3. Long as he’s healthy it’s great to have him available from the bench.
Maxi was crucial in this game. His box score won't show it, but when he came in during his first 11 min straight stint, we went on a huge run. He covered Turner and Bobby which allowed Ayton to play physical with Giannis. Then when Giannis and Ayton sat, it was Kleber and Hayes against Bobby and Turner. Our front court dominated tonight. Kleber is definitely one of our future stars to watch.
+22 tonight. JJ sang his praises in the post game. Did some of the little stuff. Better than playing Vando or Koloko. He'll still be most useful in a trade, but his size can be helpful because he knows how to fit and space next to Luka and look like he belongs on a NBA court. Only complaint is if the ball is low, he isn't going to be able to reach it. Pass was bad but the mobility on getting to those were rough.
I just think stan'ing for Kleber of all people is stupidly funny - I don't think there's anyone else on the internet that does so. But from a serious place, a healthy Kleber impacts winning by doing the small things. He won't miss rotations, he'll be physical and foul if he has too. He's good for a few threes, he rebounds and boxes out, he'll hustle. Today he provided more than Vando did and rightfully got some of those backup PF minutes. I don't expect him to play much and I'm fine trading him for a more consistent piece, but he is good for the locker room and if healthy good for sub 20 mins.
Ayton/Hayes/Klieber is a very good elite playoff team center combo. I just don't know if Maxi can stay healthy and that contract is a real asset to get an athletic POA defender
Me too..it just makes me want Vucevic, even more though, especially seeing how we try to deploy Maxi. Forgive me, but I consider Vucevic to be the mid-level move, that can land us a couple of chips. Now.. I love Ayton on this team, and I'm not looking to replace him, I however firmly believe that duo, would be fantastic IMO. Better than Hartenstein and Holmgren for instance.
