Kel’el Ware: Miami Heat’s Newest Powerhouse
Kel’el Ware, Miami Heat’s first-round pick out of Indiana, is focused on bulking up and fitting into his new team. During his initial days in Miami, the 7-footer, who was drafted at No. 15, started intense weight training. Despite being relatively lean at 230 pounds, the Heat’s coaching staff aims for him to reach between 240-245 pounds to meet NBA standards. Training with Heat’s summer roster in San Francisco, Ware is already familiarizing himself with new play calls and systems.
With a history of top picks from Miami, including Dwyane Wade and Bam Adebayo, Ware is ready to adapt to his role, even if it means coming off the bench initially. He acknowledges that this rookie season might resemble his first year at Oregon, where he also came off the bench. Sharing space with returning players like Adebayo, Nikola Jovic, Kevin Love, and Thomas Bryant, Ware believes the key is to stay adaptable and eager to learn.
Current teammates such as guards like Zyon Pullin and Alondes Williams have noted Ware’s aggressive style and dunking prowess. While Ware claims he is not out to prove anything, his physical presence and performance in training camp have already left an impression. The team is focused on figuring out roles and integrating new members, aiming for seamless teamwork as they move into the regular season.
