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Maxi Kleber for the last 2 years and 5 games of this season:
- 32.5% on 4.3 attempts with 1.0 Blks/game
- 34.8% on 3 attempts with .8 Blks/game
- 33.3% on 1.8 attempts with .2 Blks/game

Maxi is touted around here as a floor spacer and rim protector. For his career, he is a .9 blk/gm player and a 35.8% 3 shooter on 3.4 attempts. He’s been focused on shooting the 3 for 5 years going on 6 now.

Stewart’s first 2 1/2ish years in the league was as the starting C for the Pistons until Duren took over the spot so Stewart was utilized as the starting PF where he focused on putting up more volume 3’s. So, last season and this are the sample size of his 3 shooting while his career blocks should be the standard to see how he does in the PF/C spot he would occupy here.
For his career, he’s a 1 blk/gm guy.
Last year and so far this year he’s:
- 32.7% on 4.1 attempts
- 36.7% on 3.6 attempts

We’re currently seeing that type of increase in DJJ’s shot and look what is being said about him around here.

The guy is physical and is a good rebounder. I think he possesses all the things this team is missing and he fits in a role we desperately need for the playoffs.

I haven't made my mind up with Stewart.   I think it would probably cost more than we think (i think) and that would probably put me on the No for now page.   Although, I could see a working of him being a backup 5 while also playing some minutes next to Lively.   I think if he is going to play 5, you really need to find a long wing to pair with him.   I think that long wing is #1 on my wish list, so I want to be careful of using any of our assets until that player is developed/acquired.