ASK IRA: Is Wembanyama offering Heat lesson on value of bigger big men?
Q: Are you and Erik Spoelstra watching Victor Wembanyama? Spo, are you watching how the Spurs use a dynamic center that will rule the league for the next decade plus? Ira, are you watching why every team wants Kel’el included in any trade?
I’m old enough to remember Ware getting the best of Wemby two years ago. Yet we want a franchise-destroying trade for a superstar that won’t win another championship in the four years he has left before his body implodes. You never trade a franchise center that Arely can legally drink yet.
– Joe. A: With all due respect, comparing Kel’el Ware to Victor Wembanyama would be like saying because the Heat have a young player at shooting guard they might have the next Michael Jordan. Wemby is the ultimate unicorn.
Yes, Kel’el had a moment against Victor over a year ago. But he is not a franchise player, certainly not at the moment . That is why there is the chase for a superstar.
The Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo would be better next season and over the next few seasons then the Heat with Kel’el Ware. That just is the reality. Related Articles Submit your “Ask Ira” question here!