"Kel'el Ware's dominant night against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in preseason action made a big statement to everyone watching: that Ware's talent is undeniable, and he's absolutely got the potential to carve out a role as a long-term starter in this league. Against San Antonio, Kel'el went for 29 points and 12 rebounds in 26 minutes of action."
"He was strong defending in pick-and-roll, showed his presence as a vertical threat offensively, and Erik Spoelstra even remarked that he "played with force," a big compliment from one of the best coaches in the game. This performance came immediately after Spo made a point to harp on some of Ware's shortcomings the last time out. He stated that as strong statistically as any performance is, it's always got to impact winning."
"Challenging Kel'el to be even better, he stated that he wanted him to be a "plus 20" the next time out. Ware certainly heard his coach and responded in Wednesday's game. He finished the contest against San Antonio with a plus/minus of +10 in a five-point loss, registering a higher mark than any of Miami's starters. Kel'el Ware has long-term starter potential He unquestionably made an impact on winning in several ways."
Kel'el Ware scored 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in 26 minutes against the San Antonio Spurs. He defended effectively in pick-and-roll and served as a vertical offensive threat. Erik Spoelstra praised Ware for playing with force and had previously challenged him to be a "plus 20" in his next outing. Ware responded with a +10 plus/minus despite a five-point loss, outperforming Miami's starters in that metric. He blocked Victor Wembanyama in isolation and displayed size, versatility, and elite defensive traits. Consistency remains the primary area for improvement to secure a long-term starting role.
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