{"id":11556,"date":"2024-10-13T03:51:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T03:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=11556"},"modified":"2024-10-13T03:51:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-13T03:51:46","slug":"heat-rookie-receives-dereck-lively-ii-comparison-but-theres-a-catch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=11556","title":{"rendered":"Heat rookie receives Dereck Lively II comparison, but there\u2019s a catch.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ybmedia\/image\/upload\/c_crop,h_673,w_1196,x_2,y_0\/c_fill,f_auto,h_900,q_auto,w_1600\/v1\/m\/a\/4\/a4e8762cda6a2b9fe47a0edac789a947053617a7\/Miami-rookie-receives-Dereck-Lively-II-comparison-but-theres-a-catch.jpg\" alt=\"Heat rookie receives Dereck Lively II comparison, but there\u2019s a catch\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ac_92339027\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme first_text_block\">\n<p>Miami Heat rookie Kel\u2019el Ware has drawn attention after his first preseason performance, sparking comparisons to Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II. In the Heat\u2019s 111-108 loss to the Charlotte Hornets earlier this week, the 20-year-old 7-footer showcased his skills, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds, four blocks, and two steals in just 17 minutes of play.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN\u2019s Brian Windhorst, speaking on \u201cThe Hoop Collective,\u201d highlighted Ware\u2019s potential,\u00a0comparing him to Lively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDid you guys see what Kel\u2019el Ware, the No. 1 pick for the Heat, did in his first game? This guy looks like Dereck Lively with a 3-point shot. Let\u2019s not overreact, but WOAH!\u201d Windhorst said.<\/p>\n<p>While the comparison is flattering, it comes with an important distinction: Ware can shoot from deep, whereas Lively has not developed a consistent 3-point shot. In his preseason debut, Ware hit 1-of-3 from beyond the arc, a skill that could set him apart from his Mavericks counterpart. This shooting ability, paired with his defensive versatility, makes Ware an intriguing prospect for Miami.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Heat\u2019s rookie Kel\u2019el Ware gets Dereck Lively II comparison after preseason debut<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_92339028\" class=\"article_chunk type_51\">\n<div class=\"remote_image_container\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Kelel-Ware-7-blocks-a-shot-by-Charlotte-Hornets-forward-Keyontae-Johnson.jpg\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<div class=\"remote_image_caption\">Miami Heat center Kel&#8217;el Ware (7) blocks a shot by Charlotte Hornets forward Keyontae Johnson (7) during the second half at Spectrum Center. \u00a9 Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ac_92339029\" class=\"article_chunk type_50\">\n<div class=\"froala-view custom-theme \">\n<p>Ware\u2019s success in the preseason follows a\u00a0strong showing\u00a0in the NBA Summer League, where he averaged 18 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. He also shot 61.8% from the field and 30% from three, helping the\u00a0Miami Heat secure a summer league championship\u00a0against the\u00a0Memphis Grizzlies.<\/p>\n<p>The comparison to Lively carries weight due to Lively\u2019s impact as a rookie, helping lead the\u00a0Mavericks to the NBA Finals before falling to the Boston Celtics\u00a0in five games. However, Lively\u2019s game is primarily focused on defense and rim protection, with his outside shooting being a notable gap. Ware\u2019s ability to stretch the floor as a 7-footer adds another dimension to his game that Lively currently lacks.<\/p>\n<p>If Ware can maintain his shooting consistency and continue to develop his all-around game, the Heat may have found a valuable asset. 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