Why Kel’el Ware is “perfect” in the Heat

Ware played two seasons in college with his last being with Indiana.

Choosing Kel’el Ware of the University of Indiana with the 15th overall pick in the first round of the NBA Draft undoubtedly gave the Miami Heat an enormous boost in size.

Speaking highly of Ware, Heat Vice President of Basketball Operations and Assistant General Manager Adam Simon referred to him as a “three and D (defensive) center” following the game on Wednesday.

Kel’el [Ware] is a center with a three and a D. Finding seven-footers who can play out on the perimeter offensively and defend well by blocking shots and guarding the post is difficult, according to Simon.

That really appealed to us. He will provide us with flexibility on both ends. His skill set seems to fit us as well.

I believe there is a perfect fit because coach Spo will be able to utilize the things that he excels at. He must possess excellent post touch, be able to protect the basket, block shots, and make threes.

Many of his skill set, in my opinion, will be excellent both when Bam is on the court and when he is not.

According to Simon, Ware is “perfectly suited” for the Heat.

Despite Ware’s seven-foot height, his athleticism truly amazed the Heat and made him a terrific fit with Adebayo.

Miami is the “ideal location” for Ware to showcase his abilities to the other members of the association, according to Simon, who spoke with ClutchPoints.

Indeed, Simon noted that Ware had “several excellent moments” where he “moved his feet, got up in the floor, got out on the perimeter, contested three-point shots, and was a threat to lobs. “I believe that everything is present, which is why he is so happy to be here.

It was his desire to be here. Speaking with him following the draft definitely revved him up. I believe that he is at the right position here. Also, I believe that Kel’el will be able to fully utilize his skill set in this match.

Ware a threat from deep?

Ware’s ability to shoot three points is another underutilized skill, and Miami will undoubtedly work with him on this one.

In addition to averaging 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and a massive 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 58.6 percent from the field, the 20-year-old also shot 42.5 percent from beyond the arc.

He’s a willing shooter. And I think you look at his stroke. Very fluid, very easy,” Simon said. “There are opportunities where he used ball fakes to get defenders off him and then pull it and take a three.

How he was played there under Coach Woodson in Indiana, a lot of it was in the post, a lot of it was lob threat action.

So you know, he didn’t have a lot of attempts 40, but he’s a threat and the idea of being able to put them in position, space the court.

I think we feel like his shot is good now, obviously we’re going to work on it with him to get even better. But just being comfortable shooting threes at this point, definitely a plus.”

The Heat are looking to improve after a 46-36 record which put them at the eighth seed and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Boston Celtics.

They will now focus on the second round Thursday as they have the 43rd overall pick.

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