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[dirkfansince1998]

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.

Don't disagree but would add that the main reason many of us (and the Mavs) valued Kleber was/is his ability to switch at least 2-5. Looking back at the Mavs last few runs we had multiple playoff series where Kleber was the best wing/forward defender on the roster. I think Stewart isn't quite as quick on the perimeter but still above average for a big.
I really like Stewart as a versatile center. Not the biggest fan of him as a PF. But Lively isn't going to play 40mpg and tends to be in foul trouble. Mavs probably have at least 15-20 backup center minutes available. Against bigger opponents both can share the floor for a couple of minutes. That would put Stewart in the 20-25 minutes range. How much are we willing to give up for another rotation piece that would be an upgrade over the current backups bigs but probably not good enough to be a clear-cut starter?