Ask Ira: Is Kel’el Ware’s Current Miami Heat Comp Closer To Orlando Robinson, Based On Summer League?

Q: Before we anoint Kel’el Ware based on his summer-league performance, we need to realize that his scoring and rebounding statistics were inferior to the numbers posted by Orlando Robinson in the summer of 2023. – Ed, Fort Lauderdale. A: Which is why the eye test matters. What Kel’el Ware did in summer league is similar to the way the Heat will utilize him during the regular season, basically as a lob threat and occasional 3-point threat on offense, and as a rim protector on defense.