"However, to the dismay of many, Ware's best value to the Heat (for now) is in a role off the bench. Even though some fans may not love the idea of relegating Ware back to a bench role, especially after getting the starting nod toward the end of the last season and with the strides he's made this summer and in the preseason, that's where he'll make the biggest difference for the Heat this season."
"For as much as Ware next to Bam Adebayo would theoretically make sense, he's clearly not ready for that type of role. Not yet. And it's not just Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra's harsh words that suggest that. In the short time that Bam and Ware spent together on the floor in the preseason, the fit didn't look great. And, sure, it's an awfully small sample size,"
"That may very well be the case for Ware. A little humble pie could be exactly what unlocks his true potential heading into his sophomore season. Plus, there's a better chance that Ware will be able to enforce his dominance against second units rather than starting centers. Additionally, if the Heat does elect to bring Ware off the bench, it does help solve part of the Heat's backup center issues, even if it is just momentarily."
Kel'el Ware has shown significant preseason progress but currently offers the Heat more value as a high-impact bench player than as a permanent starter. Pairing Ware with Bam Adebayo looked inconsistent in limited preseason minutes, indicating that they are not yet an optimal starting tandem. A bench role would allow Ware to assert dominance against opposing second units and shore up backup center minutes. Erik Spoelstra emphasizes impactful basketball from Ware before considering a starting role. Continuing development in controlled minutes could unlock greater long-term potential while addressing immediate roster needs.
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