Kel'el Ware Selected No. 15 Overall By Miami Heat I 2024 NBA Draft Grades I CBS Sports

The CBS Sports HQ crew give their grade for the Heat selecting Kel'el Ware in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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[@legend_2100]

A+ pick. Not having size was holding us back from a chip for years and if anyone can develop him to his full potential it’s coach spo

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

Facts

[@KneedsG]

He gotta stay healthy tho hoping for the best

[@Babypapayaproductions]

Bam finally off the 5

[@u12blue]

We got yurt before tho. Waste of talent

[@legend_2100]

@@u12blue yurt was an undrafted prospect though, he was never meant to be a franchise player or has the skill level and star potential that ware has 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@marlenator5881]

for me this is a+ we needed a big for a long time heat in 4

[@garyisgaming1224]

I agree

[@makir705]

we still need new and improved additions to this team to actually win

[@VersatileGamerZay]

Heat needs a better scorer I love bam and jimmy but we need another shot creator

[@1DesMac]

If we get rid of the cancer Duncan Robinson we will be perfectly fine

[@conscious258]

In fo

[@jamjam9564]

We can finally move Bam to 4!!! Definitely about to unlock the best version of Bam.

[@tonystaton9583]

Facts .. bam scoring bout to increase

[@raizen4271]

Bam is a Center though

[@bla1ization]

@@raizen4271he’s too small to guard jokic and bigs like him

[@raizen4271]

@@bla1ization nah its nothing new to bam

[@AtomicOVO]

@@raizen4271you don’t watch ball Bam is 6’9 he’s forced to put up so many bad shots against bigs, PFs not gonna be able to stop Bam Bam

[@JonathanVegaa]

Absolute W of a pick never been so excited the Heat will get everything out of him needed size for a while

[@andrewillingham4566]

He may spend some time in Sioux Falls but the Heat will squeak out every bit of talent that this dude has. I wouldn't be surprised to see him handling the ball in a couple years.

[@Dora_D_Destroyer]

Going to Miami will "make him or break him" Lets see how it goes..

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

Pressure

[@StevenHughes-hr5hp]

Or like with Hassan you can wait for your first big payday and then start coasting.

[@Dora_D_Destroyer]

@@StevenHughes-hr5hp yeah could be considering his work ethic.

[@kunaii_cs]

Heat coaches rn: "We can change him." 😅

[@richardperez7867]

They did change Whiteside.

[@mauricelouis9]

@@richardperez7867no we didn’t 😂 he got paid and didn’t care

[@hangeulharmony143]

Ware is aware of whiteside history with heat. if he dont want to end up like whiteside then he better put his ego on a blackhole.

[@goombapizza6335]

Forget Whiteside. Changing guys is literally what Heat coaches do.

[@DonnelWilson-sf8hn]

​@@richardperez7867whiteside was soft bro don't do it

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen7302]

Kal El “Superman” will be just fine in Miami. We will turn him into Chris Bosh

[@cerealkiller9204]

Last year you gave Miami B for drafting Jamie Jaquez Jr.

[@jeNatividad]

Miami doesnt care about the analyst projected picks, they are just relying on numbers, miami do their job based on how they fit on the team..

[@goombapizza6335]

​@@jeNatividad Miami's scouts are smarter than all the talking heads combined. That's why the Heat scouts are scouts instead of talking heads. Did you know that the year we drafted Bam, the outside talking heads and non-Heat scouts had Bam's ceiling pegged as Markieff Morris or Tristan Thompson?????????????? Whenever Heat pick 11-19 we stay winning and the outside peanut gallery stays losing. That is all.

[@DonnelWilson-sf8hn]

​@@goombapizza6335I agree bro

[@Itshakeem28]

Bruh I was just saying we need a good big this is beautiful can space the floor and run that defense with bam we good and then bam at 4 yall wild this a A+

[@rosemi719]

Oh my god at last heat got a legit young big man 😂 good luck miami

[@dbzwayne]

I was Screaming at the TV saying we need a true Center man so we can unlock Bam n then I was blessed lol it’s wraps now

[@LeonCook34]

Give us 9 and 12 I’ll be happy

[@miamibeasy]

Miami know what they're doing trust us down here Miami. We just don't make pics for no reason.

[@ceruleandawg8550]

I feel that the heat don’t make this pick if he’s not excited or bought in to basketball. That’s there whole culture and I don’t see drafting a guy to try ruining anything

[@4alec7]

Exactly and what other guy in the draft was crying his ass off when getting picked in the draft. It definitely means a lot to him

[@StevenHughes-hr5hp]

The team that had Hassan Whiteside and brought Michael Beasley back more than once?

[@ceruleandawg8550]

@@StevenHughes-hr5hp that was a transition phase. Didn’t have a leader on the team. They thought Whiteside would be and didn’t have Jimmy at the time

[@Therantguyyeazy]

7 feet blocks shots can board good and can somewhat shoot the 3 good pick Miami 😅

[@ocho8686]

Man this B+/A type pick. He better get his mind right!!! He a jit so I want take his comments to seriously. Will teach him how to be a Pro’s pro!!!

[@Soe-k5d]

YESSSSS, Finally someone who can pair perfectly with Bam!

[@minshew2039]

Hes got all star potential

[@bosiangwang2335]

I am shocked about how high the IQ he has in offense and defense, congratulations Miami!

[@tylerlogan2814]

Hes literally nothing like Deandre Jordan wtf 💀💀💀

[@johnnino2755]

Exactly ... he can shoot !

[@ElectImages]

You have to say “literally” to sound more believable. Just saying “He’s nothing like Deandre Jordan wtf” should’ve been enough. Why do you people overuse that word so much? I’m doing research

[@ElectImages]

@@johnnino2755he can shoot, or he LITERALLY can shoot? 😳🤔

[@AtomicOVO]

@@ElectImagesbro why are u so weird 😹😹😹

[@VonJay]

@@AtomicOVOyeah he’s weird af lmao

[@jeNatividad]

There may be other players better than him but it's the compatability to the team and coaching staff is the most important, that's why some top drafts become unsuccesful because teams are scared to risk a pick that isnt aligned to the projected picks even if their talents arent aligned with the team.

[@zachrabang791]

B-???? That’s a A+ for sure we needdddddd that spot filled the most

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Pat Riley strikes again. I expect Kel'el Ware to outperform his expectations. Talented two-way big who spreads the floor & protects the rim.

[@Tyyyyvass]

More like A

[@shakennotstir93]

I absolutely love this pick, exactly what we needed, a solid 7'0 big man, and can stretch the floor.

[@Arjuna405]

A 7-foot stretch 5 is what the Heat needed to win the Chip. If he develops well next to Bam that's it. A+

[@73Intel]

This aged so well so soon!

[@ByGraceThroughFaith777]

Miami with those sneaky picks man, KW is a steal. Watch him grow in Miami, lets go!

[@Enchan-Trix]

This is exactly what we needed. Big Man

[@deonlion]

Kel’El! Superman!!!!

[@elnegro8654]

He said that so he could fall to the heat

[@jakeorion1993]

If he can start alongside Bam and Bam works on his 3 to spread the floor this is a Big W

[@WesTLABaBy89]

Finally Bam can play the 4!! Bam is gonna go off this coming season 🔥🔥🔥

[@brianfino20]

A+ fasho

[@Dayungbull007]

He,s gone be in shape fcking with heat training facility 🔥

[@JoshuaArceo-oi7xf]

If we developed Hassan Whiteside into a max player, we can develop Ware. It's up to him.

[@dayancarrillo9450]

Ware cam develop nicely with the heat

[@EyesOpen420]

7ft that’s all I needed to Hear our development team gone get him together🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@mattmogullI]

i expected us to just sign a wing in free agency to replace caleb & draft a guard, but this is an interesting pick a big with potential to stretch the floor definitely makes me think they’re moving Bam to the 4 so that’s finally happening. but im still worried about our backcourt a herro/rozier combo scares me.

[@kevinmarrero5013]

Herro probably guna be traded in a three team trade for Donavan or maybe Jimmy who knows at this point

[@Its_2real]

I think Rozier and Herro will play stagnant minutes a lot. Josh Christopher has looked promising in the summer league as well I think he’ll make the team and earn a contract. But I really do feel like Herro and Rozier will figure out how to play off one another can’t really expect much last season as it was a mid season trade and then they were hurt as well so couldn’t really develop the right chemistry.

[@TrappSqaud]

WELCOME TO THE HEAT KEL’EL

[@mpmikeb1290]

Let's go K-Ware!

[@Mikey12347]

Finally coach spo going big this summer they need to get size and shooters but future look bright

[@myronkronz4483]

Get ready to be shocked skeptics. Bam and Butler will keep this guy on track and with BB Ware can make them the number 1 frontcourt in NBA

[@omistg4181]

Already looking REAL STUPID 😂 B- like wtf

[@Clayton_Bigsy]

Bminus is crazy work😂

[@joefried6604]

Heat Culture will Coach him up

[@firenbrim3791]

To all the heat fans getting excited about this pick, I watched him all year as a big IU fan. He is not only lazy towards his approach but he is lazy on the court. And very streaky and inconsistent with the talent. He would have been a late 1st early 2nd round pick in a normal draft.

[@frankdeleon9966]

Welcome to miami brother! Good pick

[@avvisuals6404]

He will be bought in. No doubt about it

[@PapaJoshMusic]

This dude didn't watch Ke'lel. He's gonna crush it with the Heat.

[@gabrielresendiz2096]

Bam should put in work on his 3 point shot so they can move him to the 4 and bring this kid into the 5 spot

[@Rayl3w]

All you need to worry about is how Miami develops undrafted guys, now imagine someone with top 5 talent. It would have to be a disaster on the kids end for this to fail!

[@PJay-mw2kk]

the thumbnail looks like a 2K video 😭

[@curtisfreeman4775]

He'll be fine with the HEAT 🔥 CULTURE!!!!!

[@jzunisixx]

He can space the floor for bam and Jimmy. That's a w

[@magneto44]

let’s go Heat

[@ashgainz7445]

When have you seen Miami not be able to break players they drafted. Just take a look at Bam. This is a A- for me.

[@chancegale427]

Let's go Heat Nation!

[@Tsukuyomi_99]

Ahhh sheet how will miami make a rookie look like a star again

[@AkodoGarou]

AND AND Bam can be put back at his natural spot of the four! Yes! GIve me the Big man at five, and he does things you need for a Spo system... Yes!

[@myronkronz4483]

He loves basketball and your ragging on him will make him better. Butler will love the young guy. Better than Lively and potentially in the top 5 in this draft

[@chaki5960]

Finally bam can run the 4 like he’s supposed to

[@davidswank3510]

Idk if they will start this kid tho that’s the problem

[@kifekerr4063]

Facts he going to figure it out

[@va8685]

Young buck better grow some heart real quick

[@HoraceKock]

huge pick for us

[@mnpbdawg6591]

That’s crazy I used to go to school with bro

[@Wyvergamer]

Heat need center and we got it, Ware has the dog in him🔥

[@Bigbabyafool7109]

We goin 5 out on offense and lockdown on defense. #HEATCULTURE

[@zionzalu9590]

Sorry, but if I were to rate the Miami Heat’s draft and free agency over the past three years, I’m giving them an absolute D, because the amount of blown chances I’ve seen that franchise blow is ridiculous. I would’ve most definitely drafted Bronny James and lured LeBron back to Miami to complete his original mission and wing more additional championships. Sorry to say but pat riley you have to go.

[@jayeazy9227]

Welcome to Miami Brodie

[@Shinobi33]

In other words he's very talented. But a true Gen Zer. If anyone can beat that lazy spoiled entitlement out of him it's Miami

[@ayyyTrapp_]

Think of a 7 foot John Collins 🔥 as suns fan y’all got hood center

[@kasanova3056]

Miami got what was missing..Welcome home KW

[@glasshousecp]

Let the hate begin😂!! Trust in pat and spo!! #heatlifer

[@Googageenga]

Looks like javale McGee with a jump shot

[@dagoatunleashed5926]

Trade Tyler for klay and go get Trae young

[@tolpo559]

Trae trash young😂😂 regular season player no way bro😂😂

[@Bennyblancofromthebronx]

What in the NBA 2K??

[@edc9209]

Why would u trade herro for a washed up Klay type of shit u on 😐

[@alan33308]

This guy been drinking for sure suggesting this trade... smh

[@davidswank3510]

Drugs are bad, Tyler for klay ? & go get Trae young who isn’t a defensive player? He’s not heat culture 😭😭. Do you understand Miami has been to 2 nba finals in the last 4 years and 3 ECFS IN THE LAST 4 years we tryna win a ring.

[@TightenUpRudy]

UD ain't there to keep him on the path...let's hope it's culture is still strong

[@davidswank3510]

He’s around idk where you got that from UD always around . He part time commentator

[@TightenUpRudy]

@@davidswank3510 not in that locker room like that no more, he finally got a piece of the pie

[@PewPewPappy]

I hope it’s not another Beasley situation

[@espinozaallan1]

A we needed size

[@unionash1]

Better change this grade to a damn A!

[@mattebrown1283]

Welcome to southbeach

[@Mr.305UM]

Who the fuc is cbs to grade a pick

[@gnutsegnuhkar7792]

B-? you should have advised miami bosses earlier

[@kennethcovington9279]

That boy is AI😂

[@kevinbattles2386]

This was because the Celtics got porzingos

[@Jakecaseyy]

We have been trying to get bam help down there forever can’t wait 🫡

[@cyranonow]

Break him? No no….. clean that up sir.

[@srvtx6527]

Ahhhhhh😢😢😢😢 Poor Heat….gotta go with Culture and Rookies this Year!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂. Maybe Play In? Maybe? 😢

[@yapyap3]

Looking stupid now huh?

[@justcrazydeafrow]

I love this pick n he humble n once Heat figured him out n it be brand new twin towers bam n kel

[@MichaelRucker-ns5po]

Bam can finally stop playing out of position

[@BigVaro764]

This rookie is not starting for Us bra

[@Nuggetlord6969]

A+ stop the CAP

[@raizen4271]

Damn if only the bucks drafy him but Congrats to the Heat

[@noahussey2636]

Miami fans doesn’t he sound like Hassan Whiteside

[@coffyemmanuel]

Great , another Michael Beasley

[@yamko7989]

heat in 4

[@dawsohunnid3053]

All the Heat fans know this a fuckin A😂 and these dudes really don’t know shit about these players

[@rickishere2game]

Oh great. This dude sounded high AF during his interview with the reporter. This looks like Harold Miner all over again.

[@MrGrownman455]

He's not sure he loves Basketball??? His first day of Camp they might have guard the exits so this kid can't run 😆

[@HollywoodGUY23]

Skinny Big Bird..needs more muscle