The Miami Heat celebrate Kel'el Ware's selection to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, showcasing his impressive evolution in his rookie season. His partnership with Bam Adebayo proved pivotal, with the duo contributing to a +6.45 point differential per 100 possessions. Ware's averages of 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds, coupled with a solid 55.4% shooting, highlight his impact. After becoming a consistent rotation fixture in mid-January, he produced remarkable stats including 11.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, and led all rookies with 15 double-doubles.

Despite falling short for the First Team by just 12 votes, his contributions during games reflect positively on the Heat's overall performance, as they outscored opponents by 2.4 points per 100 possessions when he played. NBA analyst Alex Toledo noted a significant boost in the team’s offensive rating when Ware was on the court, underscoring his valuable role in the Heat's lineup.