Kel'el Ware displayed inconsistency during his rookie season but had notable moments with the Miami Heat. Averaging 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds while shooting 55.4 percent, he started 36 games alongside Bam Adebayo, averaging 10.6 points and 9.5 rebounds in the last 20 games. Despite some positives, the on-court fit was problematic due to spacing issues. This upcoming season is crucial for Ware’s development, especially as the Heat lack a backup big man.
"Big, big year coming for him. He's another guy who won't settle for anything other than being great. We're looking forward to watching the leap he's going to take as a second-year guy."
"He started 36 games alongside the Heat's three-time All-Star, and over his final 20 games, he averaged 10.6 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game."
"The spacing was clunky far more often than not. He did help ease pressure off Adebayo. However, the two still occupied the same spaces more often than you'd like, and they were still a middling offense."
"The Heat don't have any backup big; Vlad Goldin, while he was good in the Heat's final Summer League game, isn't quite ready, and there's no shame in that."
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