"Kel'el Ware could be on an All-Star track, but he shouldn't be an untouchable when it comes to potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks. For as much as the Miami Heat may love the young 7-footer, he's a necessary sacrifice if it leads to even a shot to land a superstar like Giannis. This may not be what fans want to hear, or something the organization may want to do, but it's certainly the right move."
"And this is not necessarily a knock on Ware. He's a very good player and could very well be an All-Star one day. But he's not Giannis. At the end of the day, and in his very specific vacuum, that's all that matters. Giannis is the type of superstar that transforms franchises, while the Heat still doesn't really know what type of player Ware could be in the future. You never make that bet when Giannis is involved. Point blank."
"Miami should be high on Ware and his future, but even if he does reach his ceiling, it won't come relatively close to the player that Giannis is. That should be the ultimate deciding factor here. What a Giannis package would look like Theoretically speaking, there's probably no question that the Heat will be interested in Giannis. In fact, this is probably the one superstar trade target they've been waiting to wiggle free."
Kel'el Ware projects as a potential All-Star but does not approach Giannis Antetokounmpo's transformative level. Miami should be willing to trade Ware if that increases the Heat's chances of acquiring Giannis. Sacrificing a promising young 7-footer is justified when pursuing a generational superstar who can change a franchise. The front office must adopt a decisive, win-now mentality similar to past Pat Riley-era moves. Landing Giannis will require the Heat to be one of his preferred destinations, and Milwaukee may seek to accommodate Giannis by directing him toward teams he favors.
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