Maximilian Kleber
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
1
Records
Kleber's international success with Germany stands out: he helped the national team win its first FIBA World Cup gold in 2023 and first EuroBasket medal since 2005. In the NBA, he carved out a long career as an undrafted player, appearing in over 400 games and playing a key role in a Western Conference finals run. His three-point shooting and defensive versatility made him a valuable stretch big.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIBA World Cup Gold Medal
First German team to win the World Cup.
EuroBasket Bronze Medal
Germany's first medal at EuroBasket since 2005.
German National Team Captain
Appointed co-captain of the national team.
Key to the City of Würzburg
Awarded following Germany's World Cup victory.
Rankings & Lists
ESPN's Top 100 NBA Players
The Athletic's NBA Player Tiers
Magazine Covers
BASKET (German Basketball Magazine)
March 2023
Maxi Kleber: Der deutsche Verteidiger
Dallas Mavericks Game Program
May 2022
Playoff cover featuring Kleber
Records & Feats
Most NBA games played by an undrafted German player
Kleber has appeared in over 400 NBA games, the most among undrafted German players.