Maxi Kleber is a German basketball player who currently plays for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. He has recently suffered from an injury to his left eye.
Maximilian Kleber is a German professional basketball player who currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The NBA player stands at a towering 6 feet and 10 inches, wears the number 42 jersey and plays power forward. Kleber has also represented Germany at the senior level.
He was a squad member during the EuroBasket qualification stages in 2014. Kleber recently got an eye injury during the game against the Suns.
What Happened To Dallas Mavericks Player Maxi Kleber’s Eyes?
Kleber got a black eye due to unintentional contact with Mikal Bridges during the Mavericks vs. Suns game. When Mikal Bridges was attempting to dunk, he mistakenly struck Kleber as he was unaware of his presence right beside him.
The injury caused a black swelled eye on Kleber’s left eye. The impact zone is looking very severe. However, Kleber is not making a big deal out of it.
Later, Maxi addressed the issue in the post-match interview. He stated that the injury was completely unintentional from Mikal’s side as he was unaware.
Moreover, he also mentioned that these injuries are bound to happen now and then. This type of injury is common in elite sports and competitive games. Apart from this, he has suffered a neck injury and an ankle injury.
The Dallas Maverick player has played basketball since he was a small child and had a strong passion for the sport. Thus, he is well aware of these injuries to take part in the games.
Kleber has a blackened eye, yet he continues to play at a high level and is eager to take on new challenges. After the injury, he gave an interview, smiling, implying that it was not a big deal. He is now healing.
Maxi Kleber Family Details
He was born on January 29, 1992, in Wurzburg, Germany. He has not revealed anything about his parents on any social media platform.
His father was not a basketball fan, he preferred soccer, and Maxi’s mother had never tried it. Despite his parents’ disinterest in basketball, one member of the Kleber family motivated him to play, his brother.
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The identity of his brother is not revealed. When Maxi was eight years old, he watched his brother play basketball with his friends while Maxi sat and watched.
The two siblings used to watch NBA games together and decided to give it a try. Maxi’s desire soon became true when scouts approached him while playing for Obradioro.
Maxi Kleber’s Net Worth
The German NBA player has not revealed his net worth. Kleber is the Mavericks’ sixth highest-paid player this season. With his contracts and sponsorship deals, he might be earning sufficiently. He is still young, and he is bound to earn more shortly with such progress.
According to Bobby Marks, he can earn $150,000 for being named to the All-Defensive Team, $75,000 for shooting 80 percent or better from the free-throw line, and $150,000 for shooting 40 percent or better from three.