Kel'el Ware's sophomore season technically hasn't begun yet, but there's no question he's already facing immense pressure before the start of training camp. Ware's role with the Miami Heat this season is so crucial that how he handles it will greatly impact the team's success or failure.
I wouldn't say Ware is the most important player for the Heat heading into this season, but he could go a long way in helping raise their ceiling.
If Ware excels in the team's likely decision to start him at the center position, it will successfully take a ton of pressure off Bam Adebayo on both ends of the floor, and it will give Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra much more flexibility with his rotations.