An NBA analyst has named Miami Heat rookie center Kel'el Ware as the X-Factor for the upcoming season. Ware is a 7-footer from Indiana who has hopes of playing
Miami Heat rookie Kel'el Ware is a 7-footer from Indiana with hopes of playing alongside Bam Adebayo, but his impact could go much further in year one."Ware extended his run over a much larger sample, earning first-team All-Summer League Honors after averaging 17.4 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game,"wrote on Saturday. "He also posted a dunk-laden 66.7 effective field-goal percentage.
"He doesn't space the floor yet, and it may be a while before he proves capable of defending against guards in switching situations, but he may not need those skills to make sense alongside Bam Adebayo in Miami's rotation," Hughes wrote. Should Ware land with the starting center job, it would move Adebayo to his more natural position of power forward.
"A starting gig isn't a given, but Ware's athleticism and energy would greatly help a Heat team that doesn't get those qualities from many other sources. If Adebayo finally adds moderate-volume three-point shooting to his repertoire, Ware's fit will be even better," Hughes stated.Scott Salomon joined FanNation on Sports Illustrated in April 2024 covering breaking news and analysis for the Miami Dolphins channel. In June he joined Inside the Heat and Back in the Day NBA.
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