Rookie center Kel'el Ware is working way toward getting in everyday rotation for Miami Heat
With the Heat on the first game of a six-game west coast road trip, coach Erik Spoelstra inserted Ware into the game against the Phoenix Suns.
Ware did not get just mop up duty. He had meaningful minutes at a very important stretch of the game."It's satisfying and more of a dream come true," Ware said. "I had to put in a lot of work to play at this stage."“I’ve been putting in the work, trying to build up my body to build up my skills to be able to go out there and perform,” Ware said. “So it was great to have the opportunity.
“I’m always talking to TB, talking to Bam, talking to K-Love, just trying to learn from them and learn as much as I can." Ware contributed seven points, three rebounds, two steals and one block. He also hit his first NBA 3-point field goal in the 13:35 he played."Defensively, I am just trying to be more active," Ware said. "I want to get my blocks."“Yeah, I thought as the game went on he got more comfortable,” Spoelstra said. “The way they do things, we felt like he could present some challenges for them at the rim. He’s been really progressing quickly behind the scenes.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Miami Heat to Get All-Around Production from Rookie Kel'el WareMIami may have found one of the gems in this draft class, and it looked to be on display as Kel'el Ware left his mark in a preseason win over Memphis.
Read more »
Miami Heat Rookie Yet to Receive Meaningful MinutesAfter a scalding hot summer, rookie Kel’el Ware has yet to play meaningful minutes for the Heat.
Read more »
Experienced Miami Heat tops Sloppy Spurs 120-117 in MiamiThe Miami Heat returned 12 players from last season's roster and their fans are buzzing with excitement following the debut of their new starting lineup who fin
Read more »
Miami Heat-Orlando Magic Injury Report: Heat Relatively Healthy Entering OpenerMiami Heat guard Josh Richardson will not play tonight against the Orlando Magic in season opener
Read more »
Former Miami Heat Victor Oladipo Shares His Sentiments On Heat CultureFormer Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo played two seasons for the Heat, he embraced the culture and respects everything the Heat stands for. He stopped by ‘The OGs Show’ and shared his sentiments about the Heat organization.
Read more »
The Rookie Needs To Make This Character the Next Mid-Wilshire RookieThe Rookie cast poster with Nathan Fillion in focus
Read more »