Understanding the Challenges: Spoelstra on Goldins Rival Kelel Ware

The head coach of the Miami Heat, **Erik Spoelstra**, shared his thoughts on the competition for position involving Russian player **Vladislav Golodin** and center **Kel’el Ware** during the NBA Summer League.

“With Kel’el, things are quite complex. A significant part of this is that he needs to continually work on his professionalism, consistency, and overall mindset. He must improve in these areas. He is in the process of learning how to be a professional. I can relate to that. Last year, he was just 20, and now he’s already 21.

We have high hopes for him. This isn’t just about the usual growth and challenges that a young player faces when turning pro. That’s what this summer is all about: learning to be a professional and being consistent day in and day out. He has the talent.

He needs to enhance his professionalism and consistency. Our standards won’t change, nor will our expectations and demands regarding how quickly he should develop. But he must improve in this regard and take responsibility, then everything else will fall into place,” Spoelstra stated in a video on the official Miami Heat YouTube channel.