(C) Kel 'el Ware - COMMITTED TO INDIANA

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Does he stay or is he involved in a pre-arranged trade?

[ebridges24]

12 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Does he stay or is he involved in a pre-arranged trade?

I don't understand this pick for Miami as they already have Tommy Bryant and Orland Robinson as backup centers. Happy for Ware though.

[Stuhoo]

32 minutes ago, ebridges24 said:

I don't understand this pick for Miami as they already have Tommy Bryant and Orland Robinson as backup centers. Happy for Ware though.

Adebayo is really good but he's 6'9" and would be better playing alongside another big, especially one that could protect the rim and stretch the defense. So Ware, if he turns out, would replace Caleb Martin their rotaton. Best case scenario would be Jovic at the 3 with Bam and Ware, though Jovic isn't a very good defender yet. But that kid can really pass and shoot for a 6'9" player. 

If Ware turns into a full-time player? A core of Bam, Jaquez, Jovic and Ware could be really good.

As for TB and Orlando Robinson? They are really, really not up to the task as NBA rotation players. Not even close. Thomas plays hard but is one of the absolute worst defensive bigs in the league. Just terrible. And I'm not even sure Orlando Robinson belongs on an NBA back bench.

[Stuhoo]

Indiana University and it's fans on Kel'El Ware's mind immediately after getting the great news last night:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8tGHnitrPx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

 

[Stuhoo]

More from last night. KelEl with Coach immediately after getting his name called:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8tE1NbNqe_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

 

[Home Jersey]

He's such a great kid. I think the Heat culture will be perfect for him to develop in.

Going to be cheering him on. Could be our next All Star alum some day... has the talent for sure.

[ebridges24]

23 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

Adebayo is really good but he's 6'9" and would be better playing alongside another big, especially one that could protect the rim and stretch the defense. So Ware, if he turns out, would replace Caleb Martin their rotaton. Best case scenario would be Jovic at the 3 with Bam and Ware, though Jovic isn't a very good defender yet. But that kid can really pass and shoot for a 6'9" player. 

If Ware turns into a full-time player? A core of Bam, Jaquez, Jovic and Ware could be really good.

As for TB and Orlando Robinson? They are really, really not up to the task as NBA rotation players. Not even close. Thomas plays hard but is one of the absolute worst defensive bigs in the league. Just terrible. And I'm not even sure Orlando Robinson belongs on an NBA back bench.

When given the opportunity, Bryant has shown he's more than capable of hanging with the big boys. As for Robinson, don't really know that much about him and don't really care.

[Stuhoo]

59 minutes ago, ebridges24 said:

When given the opportunity, Bryant has shown he's more than capable of hanging with the big boys. As for Robinson, don't really know that much about him and don't really care.

So very much disagree.

When in the bloody hell has Thomas Bryant shown he is “more than capable of hanging with the big boys.”

[Stuhoo]

 

Helluva picture:

 

[Demo]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Helluva picture:

 

Love it. But, seriously, what is up with the number of pictures in which Woody’s not actually looking at the camera? 

[Demo]

https://x.com/IndianaMBB/status/1806698194165809393
 

If this is any indication, enjoy Myles Rice while you can.

[ebridges24]

5 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

So very much disagree.

When in the bloody hell has Thomas Bryant shown he is “more than capable of hanging with the big boys.”

hmmm, usually we're on the same page about things and you were chippy with me. I'm gonna have to take some time to mull this over.....

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, ebridges24 said:

hmmm, usually we're on the same page about things and you were chippy with me. I'm gonna have to take some time to mull this over.....

Love ya man! Didn’t mean to come across as chippy.

I just think that TB sux as a pro. He’s really stiff laterally. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

9 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

So very much disagree.

When in the bloody hell has Thomas Bryant shown he is “more than capable of hanging with the big boys.”

He's played pretty good at times in his career when given the chance but he's a backup big. And as a 2nd rounder, nothing won't wrong with that.

[DChoosier]

21 hours ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

He's played pretty good at times in his career when given the chance but he's a backup big. And as a 2nd rounder, nothing won't wrong with that.

Nothing wrong with that…to say the least.

In 2 days he turns 27 (hard to believe he is still that young) and he has already made over 31,000,000!!! 

[Demo]

https://x.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1807575238550421786
 

I gotta ask, what is that on his t-shirt?

[HoosierHoopster]

And he gets #7 - nice, a good luck number to roll with

[Demo]

Pretty nice 1st outing for Kel’el in a beatdown loss to Golden State. 12pts 6rebs 5blks and other than taking a couple of bad early 3’s he was very solid. Kind of doubt Ware will put up particularly good summer league numbers because the Heat’s guards are bad, but he was exactly what you’re drafting him for. Imagine the Heat brass were pleased.

[Stuhoo]

5 minutes ago, Demo said:

Pretty nice 1st outing for Kel’el in a beatdown loss to Golden State. 12pts 6rebs 5blks and other than taking a couple of bad early 3’s he was very solid. Kind of doubt Ware will put up particularly good summer league numbers because the Heat’s guards are bad, but he was exactly what you’re drafting him for. Imagine the Heat brass were pleased.

Five blocks?

That’ll play.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]