KEL'EL WARE SCOUTING REPORT | 2024 NBA Draft | Miami Heat | Indiana Hoosiers

New #MIamiHeat center Kel'el Ware was a first round pick in the 2024 #NBADraft, but his longer-term #NBA future might be tied to narrowing his role and playing up his strengths.
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Chapters:
00:15 Play finishing
2:30 Role discussion and Finishing improvements
4:15 Motor
5:00 Shooting
6:50 Post-ups
8:38 Passing
10:40 Defense
14:08 NBA Draft projection and Takeaway

[@raiden2543]

Welcome to Miami Kel’el!!

[@Kairus_aTv]

I knew it! Miami Heat will be great again.

[@richardkotarski3184]

#HEATNATION lord Knows we needed this...Edey Went 9, We got this Guy, Take the Preasure off Bam a Bit!

[@ninopumarin1840]

I hope spo can utilize him perfectly.

[@moisesvalle4379]

Right on brother! MIAMI HEAT

[@tonycircelli7466]

I think he's in the right system with the Heat, I think he has the ability to be the next Chris Bosh, I like the pick

[@Lifechitects]

Lol we can only dream

[@Arjuna405]

Chris Bosh is exactly what we need. Hope you're right

[@rodcrumbley9]

Let’s Go Heat 🔥

[@MasterOfRage]

Kel’el Ware Or Yves Missi Are Definitely A Great Fit For The Miami Heat In The 15th Pick Because We Desperately Need A 7 Foot Center And Rim Protection🔥💯💪

[@FloorandCeiling]

I just worry about the Heat drafting a center when it's Bam who's gonna be playing the 5 most of the time.

[@bigred5852]

U from the future

[@truckinwithpurpose]

U called it

[@AG_MIA]

lol damn bro

[@JohnPatrickTonon]

Nice edit bro

[@SkunkFarmer420]

Love your analysis of his play, I agree with virtually all of your takes. I understand making adjustments to how positions are played in accordance to play style changes in the NBA as a whole but I don’t understand this fixation coaches have with turning their big men into these swiss army knife type of players. It seems like they teach big me how to play like a guard first (playmake, facility, handles) and a big man second which in turn has made all these up and coming big men EXTREMELY soft in regards to being physical as a 5. A 5’s mentality should be “this is MY paint, no one is scoring in here and no one is going to stop me from scoring in here”. Pisses me of seeing a 7 ft 230+ lb dude flopping, falling, and flailing when they are guarded by someone smaller than them. Anyone under 6’7 should NEVER stop you

[@thinkingcouchfilms]

He seems more like a very tall forward than a center. Won't be surprised if the heat take that route with him. Seems like he could develop a good mid range shot. Smooth touch

[@StevenHughes-hr5hp]

On defense call him the center because he is 7'. On offense if his jump shot is better than Bam he is probably spending less time in the paint.

[@BlumpkinPodcast]

Here we go

[@andrewillingham4566]

Great analysis. The Heat have some work to do but I trust their development process.

[@FloorandCeiling]

Thanks for watching! 🤲

[@begonacachero5910]

Great content!

[@FloorandCeiling]

Thank you!

[@jarrod1766]

The lack of physicality is a concern especially with his lack of a motor on the court. I have a hard time seing him panning out. He's going to have to bring more energy in NBA.

[@FloorandCeiling]

Thanks for watching. On one hand, it's tough to disagree with his 73% at the rim and 70% at the rim in just the half-court. But like I mentioned in the video, I totally agree. In college, Ware was big, athletic, and skilled enough to overcome his lack of aggression. It's sort of basic, but it really does sort of boil down to wanting him to play harder. If he buys in and revs up, then he has a very solid chance of being a two-way presence at the rim who can also add some shooting.

[@sweetnupe8077]

Anybody still commenting on Ware's so called lack of motor didn't watch him play at IU. He totally put to rest that foolishness. Ware is an absolute stud.

[@thereal_fatshady6920]

@@sweetnupe8077 I second that! People are still saying that because they heard it from Oregon, I dont get it? I watched him work his A$$ off for IU and carry them alot of nights!

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

With the right situation, he can develop into a good rotation player

[@jasonvelez1802]

That can be taught though. Simply needs the right group around him to guide him and coaches to help develop him

[@richardkotarski3184]

#HEATNATION

[@12408ca]

Heat 2025 champs !

[@GamerBro22299]

Sheesh, y'all think he's going to fall down the boards? Thanks for posting this scouting report 👍

[@FloorandCeiling]

Thanks for watching!

[@na_k]

Any plans for scouting reports on Baylor Schierman, Pelle Larson, Ryan Dunn, and Mogbo? Know these vids take a while to edit, appreciate the quality you put into them.

[@alvaromartinez-cachero1231]

Video of Dunn m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/omG4qIyGia-Jl9U

[@FloorandCeiling]

Appreciate it! I have a Ryan Dunn video out and I’ll have a few more videos out before draft time.

[@6amehive413]

LETS GO HEAT

[@na_k]

Another great breakdown. I've heard a lot of comps to to Christian Wood, but I don't know if I agree. Who'd be your comp for Ware? Also, if you're Memphis and Clingan isn't there at #9, do you trade down for Ware?

[@FloorandCeiling]

Appreciate it! I think an aggressive, lob catching version of Christian Wood kinda makes sense - I do see it - but I also think a more zoned-in Jaxson Hayes (another recent Lakers big) would fit as a comp. If I'm Memphis and Clingan isn't there at #9, which I don't think he will be anymore, I think I'd just pick whichever wing is available and I like the most. If the Grizzlies keep the 39th pick, there can be some interesting centers there like Oso Ighodaro, Izan Almansa, Ariel Hukporti, or maybe even Adem Bona who don't have super high-end outcomes but can be made better by Ja Morant and develop quickly into a valuable role.

[@GrandmastaL]

@@FloorandCeiling don't forget about Mogbo! lol

[@FloorandCeiling]

@@GrandmastaL I like Mogbo in the mid-late second, but I see him as more of a wing in the NBA (especially after he played as such at the draft combine, which makes me think that teams also see him there). Still, it wouldn't shock me if the Grizzlies viewed him in the David Roddy mold or like a smaller Xavier Tillman.

[@na_k]

​@@FloorandCeilingYeah, I think this is the way to go. I'd be pleased with Castle, Holland, or Knecht at #9 and Bona at #39. Then acquiring a C in free agency.

[@matthewedward8695]

Im thinking Ware is gonna be the steal of the draft. Hes super long, great rebounder, solid scorer, great hands, finishes strong, can likely turn into a consistent shooter, pnr, got 2nd in the shuttle run, switchable and explosive, 3rd in standing vertical leap, 2nd in lane agility 👀👀

[@FloorandCeiling]

Thanks for watching! The tools are there, and Kel'el did a good job this season at putting them together more, but I think he'd still need to make a ton of improvements. I have him towards the back end of the first round right now.

[@bonystickmanking1250]

Thunder need him

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Same please 🙏 Sixers get him

[@ninopumarin1840]

@@OmaAlkebulan-grace He is welcome in Miami

[@hawaii-state-of-mind]

With guidance from bam i think he will be good and bulk up.

[@andreweverson1304]

He kind of reminds me of Brook Lopez. He’s not as heavy as Brook but he’s a better athlete at the same height with similar strengths and weaknesses. He could make sense with the Bucks as a succession plan to Brook.

[@FloorandCeiling]

Thanks for watching! Yeah, I'm with you. There's some Brook to his game, but only very slightly because I'm not sure how much Kel'el is truly gonna shoot early on. I think he'd be fine for the Bucks as a backup big option, though I wonder if Milwaukee might continue targeting wings until one of them finally produces at a decent level.

[@calebjackson3580]

Can you do deron holmes next?

[@FloorandCeiling]

Stay tuned! 👀

[@dx8321]

if he puts on a couple pounds he can develop to become a great player under miami’s system.

[@rodrigoals]

Future suns legend!

[@FloorandCeiling]

Ware might be gone by #22, but it's not a surefire thing at all. If he's there, the Suns should look to draft him and mold him like Dereck Lively so that they can get some rookie year minutes from Ware. Surrounded by KD, Beal, and Devin Booker, all he'd have to do is catch and finish.

[@Thousandeyes85]

Miami Heat bound!!

[@sweetnupe8077]

Do you think Ware would be better at the 4 in the NBA and what about playing alongside Victor Wembanyama?

[@FloorandCeiling]

I think he's better at the 5. If him and Wembanyama shared the floor, Victor would move to the 4 but I like Wemby as the only big out there.

[@kunaii_cs]

New Heat player

[@MasterOfRage]

Future Heat 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@FloorandCeiling]

Let's see what happens.

[@alvaromartinez-cachero1231]

🎯

[@jaylew651]

Hawks! And if Sarr do t wanna be here him and Clingan

[@FloorandCeiling]

I think drafting Clingan is the move for the Hawks.

[@jaylew651]

@@FloorandCeiling Yeah but not at 1 I feel they can go down 1-2 spots and still get another first

[@CalobAdamsInfamous913]

How would he fit in LA with AD and Wood?

[@FloorandCeiling]

I feel like Christian Wood shouldn't be a part of the Lakers' plans going forward (and most other teams tbh), so focusing on AD, I don't love the fit. I also don't like it with LeBron, who I still consider the Lakers' most important piece, that much. Ware next to AD kinda makes more sense in theory than in practice, since I doubt Ware is gonna be making 40% of his threes on high volume. For his first 2-3 seasons, I'd be surprised if he took more than 1 or 2 triples a game. Then, the skillset just kinda becomes redundant and I don't think he'd be a steady backup center for a team with the Lakers' hopes. I like Kyle Filipowski and DaRon Holmes II much more as frontcourt options for the Lakers. They're still athletic and tall - although in different ways - but can make reads out of the short roll, play with their head up, and also shoot the three in a more projectable manner imo.

[@irepJamGoonz]

Tyson Chandler w a jump shot

[@FloorandCeiling]

Like I mentioned in the video, I think Ware's shot is a bit overstated right now. He might eventually shoot more, but I also think it's a very real possibility that he doesn't shoot. Deandre Ayton or Dereck Lively shot way more at previous levels and don't do so anymore.

[@alvaromartinez-cachero1231]

IMO Chandler was a much better player than Ware is. We're talking about someone who was picked straight out of high school as the second overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft.

[@GM14218]

Is this title edited or did he call it 2 weeks ago?

[@FloorandCeiling]

I wish, but title is edited! I change the titles from college team to pro team once the prospect gets drafted.

[@Latrell3]

Dalton Knectch was on the board we slow ASF

[@dekellam1214]

Reminds me of Jared Jeffries

[@FloorandCeiling]

How so?

[@Htiy]

Toronto pleaaase

[@FloorandCeiling]

It's been super tough for me to get a read on Toronto's latest moves. I have no idea what the team's timeline genuinely looks like.

[@OmaAlkebulan-grace]

Embiid would be a excellent Coach for him and Nick Nurse

[@FloorandCeiling]

Not sure the Sixers hold on to the no. 16 pick today.

[@rodnejean9880]

The draft send me here people don’t ask me anything loll

[@adithyapillai4308]

Good fit for OKC?

[@FloorandCeiling]

Not sure he sees the game quickly enough, in all honesty.

[@karlalexisibasan5264]

Heat fans?

[@dochalladay6999]

One prospect you have to watch the game rather than the highlights and clips

[@FloorandCeiling]

Thanks for watching!

[@True2Truth]

does he ever set a legal pick?

[@juicejuice5013]

Welcome to the Chicago Bulls

[@FloorandCeiling]

11 is too high for him imo. Thanks for watching!

[@ramessu7976]

He could shoot 3

[@Veggamattic]

What do you think of Ware as a P&R defender?

[@FloorandCeiling]

Ware has the tools and he had production at the college level, but I have questions about how quickly it'll take for him to be impactful in the NBA because he'll need to make a lot of improvements. The part from 10:40 until 14:08 should cover everything.

[@johnhendrix28]

Jaren Jackson?

[@FloorandCeiling]

More Mo Bamba imo

[@junghoyang9353]

looks like Nick Claxton

[@FloorandCeiling]

Ware reminds me more of Deandre Ayton but I see a lot of Claxton in Alex Sarr. I like Claxton a lot, but I don’t think he’d be considered the number one prospect in any draft - including this one.

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

James wiseman

[@FloorandCeiling]

I've always been pretty low on Wiseman, but I like Ware much more. A few things that stand out to me: Wiseman had a tendency to settle for elbow jumpers that killed the flow of the offense, whereas I don't think Ware necessarily settles. Only about 18% of his shots were jumpers at Indiana. It's just that he doesn't make them as much as it's made out to be. Wiseman also demanded a lot of touches with his back to the basket, but never proved his decision making was quick or sharp enough to warrant those reps. Ware is gonna cut down on his post-ups in the NBA, but he was efficient in college, able to handle double teams, rip through them to score, or kick the ball out to distribute. Finally, and I think we've seen this in the NBA, Wiseman never had a clear role as a pro. Ware does, even if he still needs to get better at all the nuances. He struggled at Oregon as a freshman, but he deserves credit as a sophomore for buying into doing what a big needs to do to be effective and efficient.

[@crackeddclipz]

Who’s here after the spurs got him ??

[@n.willy4864]

Who’s here after the warriors drafted him?!

[@beatleaf]

Heat buddy

[@Jdivine55]

Miami HEAT

[@benjamincarson69]

What draft u watching

[@n.willy4864]

@@beatleaf no the warriors just drafted him and drafted him to the pelicans

[@SnottiePippen-xd5vb]

😂😂 bozo

[@licenciadobrubaker]

He does not seem to me to be an interesting player. His only virtues are alley oops on offense and blocks on defense. And nothing else. His 3's shooting percentage this season seems to me more a product of chance than of being a good shooter; and he is neither a good passer, nor a good defender and he lacks physicality. He's really a 7-footer with a good wingspan, but he doesn't know how to play good basketball. In a couple of years I see him playing in the Japanese league.

[@FloorandCeiling]

I think this is harsh, since he can still be a useful player in a narrow role. I think the versatility of his skillset is overstated, especially on defense, but I feel like Ware can provide minutes as a bench center.

[@licenciadobrubaker]

@@FloorandCeiling I may have been a little harsh, but I just have a problem with basketball players like Ware who don't really know how to play basketball.

[@BigHeatEnergy]

Bruh made a whole video just hating the whole time lmao

[@ParkerCrooks]

Welcome to Miami Kel’el!!