Kel'el Ware, a rising big man for the Miami Heat, experienced ups and downs in the Summer League. After solid rookie averages of 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds, Ware faced criticism for his lack of energy in initial games. He received feedback from both his Summer League head coach and Erik Spoelstra, prompting him to acknowledge the need for increased consistency. Following a rocky start, he improved significantly, capping the Summer League with a strong 21-point, 15-rebound showing. His focus now is to maintain this level of performance consistently throughout the season.
"I told you yesterday, 'you will', it's just something I gotta bring every day. Like I said, I will. ... It's more of a presence that's being felt out there. I just got to bring it, that's it. Plain and simple."
"His motor and consistency were one of his biggest knocks in college at Oregon and Indiana. It's great to see that he embraced Spoelstra's challenge and took accountability; it's exactly what was needed."
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