"Adebao's critiques could be more direct and more central to their potential impact on him. The lack of a high-end playmaker might stop him from reaching his full potential, and the depth issues at center-assuming they aren't filled by moving Kel'el Ware to the second unit -could place too heavy a burden on Adebayo's shoulders. The Heat will be asking Adebayo to do too much."
"The Heat are surely hoping to see a potentially franchise-changing leap from Ware, but development isn't linear. Maybe he takes a sizable step forward, but perhaps he trudges a bit backward. Young players are unpredictable like that. And even if Miami ditches the double-big route to keep Ware behind Adebayo, there'd be similar what-happens-next questions about his frontcourt partner in that situation, Nikola Jovic."
The Miami Heat added players and made smart moves but left significant gaps affecting Bam Adebayo. The team lacks a high-end playmaker to enhance Adebayo's creation opportunities. Center depth behind Adebayo is thin, with Kel'el Ware and Nikola Jovic representing uncertain options. Ware could develop into a reliable partner or regress, making his progress unpredictable. Miami's frontcourt saw little reinforcement besides a two-way contract for Vlad Goldin. As a result, Adebayo will likely bear many roles—leading rebounder, secondary scorer, primary rim protector, playmaker, and frequent screener—raising concerns about workload and optimal development.
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