Top 3 players for Dallas Mavericks who can play at center for the 2021-22 NBA season

#2 Maxi Kleber

Dallas Mavericks v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Five

Here's another serious candidate to spend a majority of time playing center as a starter for the Dallas Mavericks this year. Maxi Kleber has proved to be an important piece of this Dallas roster over the last couple of years. Last season, the 29-year-old big man averaged 7.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in 26.8 minutes. Kleber is a type of asset that isn't called upon to be a high-scoring type of player. He makes smart decisions and understands his role on a nightly basis. For the Mavericks last year, Kleber would start a total of 40 games and he could be someone that moves into the starting line-up at any possible opportunity. It's notable that Kleber has the ability to be a serious floor spacing asset, as he shot 41.0% from downtown last year.

#1 Dwight Powell

Dwight Powell during Dallas Mavericks v Detroit Pistons

Head coach Jason Kidd announced that Dwight Powell is expected to get the nod as the team's starting center alongside Kristaps Porzingis. It's an intelligent move as Powell has continued to be an underrated player in this league. Although his numbers might not wow you at first glance, Powell is a smart player who can make an impact on both sides of the ball. He started a total of 19 games for Dallas last year, finishing the year with 5.9 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in just 16.7 minutes. During the 2019-20 season, Powell started a total of 37 games and averaged 9.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in 26.5 minutes.