Superman’s biological parents, Jor-El and Lara, would be proud.
The Miami Heat needed to add size this offseason to relieve some of Bam Adebayo’s responsibilities, and they did just that by bringing a promising seven-foot star to the roster with their #15 NBA Draft selection, Indiana center Kel’el Ware.
Meanwhile, news dropped that the Heat have a three-year, $166 million contract extension in the works for Adebayo. The deal, along with his current contract that has two years and about $72 million left on it, will take him through the 2028-29 season, making it clear what the Heat have in mind moving forward: no more Bam abuse in the post.
Ware is here to take the rebounding and post-banging off Adebayo’s hands, which means Bam will have more of a chance to develop his offensive game and roam free to drain those sweet-sweet jumpers he’s improved so much.
Who Is Kel’el Ware?
In a league where teams continually draft young prospects, Ware, who is 20, seems almost polished compared to the players around him.
After an up-and-down season with the Oregon Ducks in his freshman year, Ware averaged 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 58.6 percent from the field and 17 of 40 (42.5 percent) from three-point range as a sophomore at Indiana last season.
That three-point range is key here. Seven-footers with range are the future in the NBA, and the Heat now have one of those! (Watch the video above to get some expert takes on that exact aspect of Ware’s fit with Miami.)
Must Know: Chipotle and Superman
You know how we do things at New Times. We’re not about to break down a player’s analytics or even attempt to play keyboard coach — we’re here for the shenanigans and offbeat angles.
When it comes to Ware, we’re intrigued by his go-to meal: Chipotle. His order, officially called the Kel’el Ware Burrito, is now available for a limited time on the digital menu.
The Kel’el Ware Burrito contains half chicken al pastor, half steak, white rice, sour cream, cheese, and lettuce.
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