The Miami Heat are learning plenty about themselves as they navigate the preseason. None of these lessons, though, are more important than the discovery that Kel’el Ware needs to play with the second unit.
Kudos to head coach Erik Spoelstra and the rest of the staff for recognizing this to begin the year. They must now resist the temptation to experiment more following Ware’s mesmerizing performance against Victor Wembanyama, and the San Antonio Spurs.
The Heat’s bench personnel is better suited to Kel’el Ware
Playing with the second unit ensures that Ware will be alongside players who both get off the ball quickly, and are more prone to deep drives.