The Miami Heat Struck Gold With Kel'el Ware...

It seems like year after year, the Miami Heat find talent where others don’t. Whether it be other teams free agent scraps or through the draft, their talent scouts have hit again and again. Last year they drafted Jaime Jaquez with the 18th overall pick, and he finished fourth in rookie of the year voting. They drafted Tyler Herro 13th in 2019, and Bam Adebayo 14th in 2017. They have no problem finding high-end talent in the teens. And it seems like they may have just done it again. This year, they selected sophomore big man Kel’el Ware out of Indiana with the 15th pick. It was thought that he could back up Bam, but maybe play alongside him with Bam spending some time at the four as well. It seems like we could see that quickly and often, as Ware may be too good to keep off the floor. In just his second summer league game, Ware finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists, dominating the Kings and leading Miami to an easy 16-point victory. He doesn’t look like a rookie out there, and almost looks too polished for summer league already. He catches lobs, fools defenders with pump fakes, and sends shots into the second row. With a smooth finesse to his game and a thin, lanky frame he almost looks reminiscent of a smaller Victor Wembanyama at times. Heat fans have to be thrilled with landing Ware when they did, as he looks like he could be a foundational piece. We’ll have to see how he looks in a more competitive setting in Las Vegas, but so far so good. Kevin Knox has taught all of us to not look too strongly into summer league performances, and even last year we saw Brandon Miller really struggle. But one of the biggest things I’ve loved is how Ware’s play feels complimentary. He understands spacing, where he should be at all times, and catches lobs well. It’s not just high usage performance, it’s play that can translate to his role with the Heat. He shot 40% from deep at Indiana last season as well, which bodes well for him potentially playing alongside Bam Adebayo. The Miami Heat Did It Again With Kel’el Ware.
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[@yapyap3]

It's crazy how the Heat have been on like 2 finals, 3 ECFs and built a young foundation of Jaime, Jovic, Ware.

[@juliangallo9949]

Next up ship Jimmy and Herro out, aim for cooper flag.

[@kevinmarrero5013]

Bam Jaime jovic ware and herro all the need is to some how draft a starting Calibear two way guard like holiday or dejuante murray

[@ra8hadwr1ght70]

And tyler and bam. Both still young

[@knowledgeseeker1528]

​@@juliangallo9949They're hot garbage without Jimmy. You tripping

[@juliangallo9949]

@@knowledgeseeker1528 exactly the point….. reset and draft a franchise altering prospect.

[@gwiz8854]

I'm a do or die heat fan and I'm already loving this kid game

[@vGerds]

what is a do or die fan🤣

[@idothisforfun1300]

I was watching Heat channels talk about him before the draft, WE DID IT AGAIN BOYS!!

[@thomas_the_cat]

he rolls and moves off-ball really well

[@hapishuco.2446]

One thing I learned about Ware is he has a high basketball IQ. He seems to grasp defensive concepts very well and know how to get to his spots.

[@kudzaiishegonese7667]

We might not have the superstars But the youngsters we got are 🔥

[@7_DUKE_7]

Next Miami Heat SuperStar…🔥will be nice to see with a Bam Duo!!!☝🏽👊🏽💪🏽

[@cloud9gamingmusicclothing248]

No cap ware is the new tim Duncan

[@fitzroymartin8880]

He looks good so far..needs to see a bit more

[@MiamiHeatZone]

LETS GO HEAT

[@terryholmes1609]

Is it merely a coincidence that Ware good play coincided with Isaiah Stevens being inserted into the starting lineup

[@williemoody8898]

I love K Ware

[@Thebroke_traderSA]

He will win rookie of the year bookmark this

[@M.A.D_Manny]

Good footwork from what I see , potential to become a X factor , under kevin love wing he can develop more skills , Miami def knows how to build while contending

[@ra8hadwr1ght70]

Might sound crazy now. But ware can become the heats best player

[@Broadkass]

I believe so too.

[@levelinfinityCM]

I dont think he compares to Wemby at all. Two very different play styles in my opinion. Ware is more bottom heavy too and will have more success in the paint. Ware has Olajuwan potential with a slight possibility of getting good at the deep ball, whereas Wemby is just an absolute alien. No comparisons. Wemby is in a league of his own.

[@Tru1y_Taj]

Olajuwon 😭 your crazy

[@joannajardine2755]

More play like Tim Duncan

[@MikeyFig]

Please Please Please play Bam and Ware together Spo! Bam, Ware, Butler, Robinson, Herro,

[@MiamiHeatZone]

Let’s do a Miami Heat video

[@jekubb4348]

long, coordinated! fast feet and hands! that's what they want!

[@heatnationwpb]

Good stuff, Herm! I watch a lot of bball vids, but they always focus almost wholly on the West which bugs the shit out of me. Flight Mike, AM Hoops, etc, all put out fine content - but if I have to watch yet another video about Bronny & the Lakers imma prolly puke lol. So I really appreciate your content! Keep up the great work Herm - I'm here for it! ✌️

[@DonnelWilson-sf8hn]

He needs to add the Euro Step to his game then it's game over

[@jonathanridenour739]

Gonna be like Bosh

[@YowzaBowzaWowza]

Sure glad the Blazers wasted their #14 on a trade before the draft …

[@StevenHughes-hr5hp]

Wemby Lite? Y'all already think Wemby is a HOF level player? He has not really proved anything yet either.

[@inmate-ql7ek]

He looks pretty good, but not like Wemby😂

[@strapped7404]

You right better than wemby

[@inmate-ql7ek]

@@strapped7404 insert solder boy huh meme here😂

[@strapped7404]

@@inmate-ql7ek it's ok you can't handle the truth lil bro

[@Tru1y_Taj]

@@strapped7404your drugged

[@Juan-wick-11]

Get off wemby's meat my boy

[@ChodaStanks]

everyone knew about Ware

[@bigherm24]

No they most certainly did not

[@laflamablanca-kh4xv]

In the state of Indiana we did. All the talent in the world

[@Broadkass]

If they did he would have went eariler

[@KnowThyself47]

Just imagine if Sam Presti would've listened to me and picked him (Smh)

[@mig2r]

How would they play him and chet at the same time, similar players

[@0.3.9loendornoend9]

Who is you ??

[@KnowThyself47]

@@mig2r Sga/Dort/JDuB/Chet/EL/Hartenstein = RINGS (BUT THE BASKETBALL GENIUS AKA SAM PRESTI SCREWED IT UP AGAIN) DO REMEMBER,HE PICK GIDDY OVER FRANZ WAGNER/TREY MURPHY/JALEN JOHNSON/JOHNATHAN KUMINGA

[@jackbombay1423]

He looks soft and have no defense, no range and heavy footed. Yeah, Wemby lite.

[@Tru1y_Taj]

Clicked on this just to comment. Man will never be wemby on his BEST day😂not even wemby lite

[@Juan-wick-11]

Clicked on this video just to hate crazy 😂

[@Tru1y_Taj]

@@Juan-wick-11 I guess telling the truth is hating😂

[@daimos6686]

Wemby is soft and Frail 😂

[@ChrisBeSnappin]

He not even close to Wemby tbh

[@Tru1y_Taj]

Finally someone who knows ball

[@lameloball3596]

He gonna be better

[@ChrisBeSnappin]

@@Tru1y_Taj and I'm a Heat Fan 💀

[@Tru1y_Taj]

@@lameloball3596 your delusional 😂

[@Tru1y_Taj]

@@ChrisBeSnappin at least you keepin it real