The biggest subplot to come out of the NBA Summer League for the Miami Heat has been Erik Spoelstra calling out Kel'el Ware. After three unimpressive games in the California Classic followed by a clunker to open Summer League, Spoelstra questioned the "professionalism" of Ware.
But since being called out, Ware has responded with two solid games in Las Vegas, and it was his role on the floor during the win against Boston that opens up a pathway for Miami to mimic the blueprint the Oklahoma City Thunder just followed to win a title.
Miami has the pieces to mimic Oklahoma City
Most lineup projections for Miami in 2025-26 have Ware playing as a true center to allow Bam Adebayo to play as a 4 on the floor.