"The instances to criticize Spo have been be far and few in between, but I can't help but wonder if Spo is only doing himself a disservice by limiting his options with his strict rotation. Not trusting the young core has a lot to do with that. And if this past summer is any indication, it's pretty clear that Spo still has his concerns when it comes to Ware (and some of the other young players on this roster)."
"Ware and Bam Adebayo didn't play a single minute together in the opener. Perhaps that was by design, but I can't help but wonder why Spo wouldn't want to see his two most talented big men on the floor together. Especially as the Magic quickly began to chip away at the Heat's lead, you'd imagine there'd at least be some natural instinct from Spo to want to try something different. Still, that didn't lead to re-inserting Ware back into the lineup."
Erik Spoelstra’s reluctance to play Kel'el Ware kept the Miami Heat undersized and vulnerable in the season opener. A small lineup struggled on the glass late, surrendering four offensive rebounds that helped erase a lead. Ware, a prized athletic seven-footer, remained on the bench while the Heat were bullied in the frontcourt. Ware and Bam Adebayo did not play together, eliminating a potential size and defensive pairing. A strict rotation and reluctance to trust the young core limit tactical options. Spoelstra needs to insert Ware and expand the rotation to protect the frontcourt and preserve the season.
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