05-18-2021, 08:46 PM
(05-18-2021, 08:32 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: You're not alone there, and it kind of seems like he has been replaced recently, no? I guess the Clippers matchup might mean we'll see him back in the starting 5, but I'm not sure.
To me, Kleber's status is all about fit, especially his fit with whomever is holding down the 5.
Kleber is the only big that worked next to KP this season. Whoever replaces him needs to be able to defend the perimeter and and also protect KP in the pick and roll (pre rotate/switch). With his post COVID decline and recent injury struggles I wouldn´t be against an upgrade but it is difficult to find a guy that can play the 6`10 wing role on defense.