Wow, the Mavericks totally choked this one away. Like, really bad. Almost unbelievable. Blame can surely be cast in many directions after this one, but if anyone tries directing any at Maxi Kleber, I will fight them. And win. I am ready to defend Kleber’s honor. It is not his fault that the Spurs went on a 13-0 run to end the game, and even if it maybe it is a little bit, Dallas wouldn’t have even been in the position to choke if he hadn’t scored a career-high 21 points.
So there.
Dirk Nowitzki still has some left in those ancient legs, but it’s still good for the Mavericks to begin grooming his replacement. One day, not too far in the future, there will be no more Dirk, but we can rest easy that Kleber will be there to step right in as the face of the franchise. What, you thought Harrison Barnes would be the face of the franchise? Or Dennis Smith Jr.? I am having a hearty laugh right now. Dallas fans have made their preferences known: German.