Fresh off the best performance of his career thus far, ESPN's Zach Lowe offers an interesting potential solution to Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat in an attempt to get the most out of Kel'el Ware, specifically on the offensive end of the floor. But Lowe's pitch, which revolves around running more pick and rolls (and specifically when Tyler Herro returns), is an incredibly risky one.
Because it could end up throwing the Heat's new pace and space offense off the momentum it's built through the first few weeks of the season.
Sure, in theory, you'd have to imagine that the Heat are going to run more pick-and-rolls when Herro returns. You'd have to assume that will be the case, especially considering that's one of the most dangerous parts of his game.
The Heat can't get too cute with the offense
At the same time, Spo needs to be careful in trying to fix something that isn't broken. The last thing the Heat needs is to throw off their offense by getting too cute with something that doesn't need nudging. And right now, it's hard to argue against the Heat's early-season results. Herro or not.
Why mess with something that is working so well?
Of course, there's some context needed. Lowe isn't suggesting the Heat significantly change the offense to placate Ware, but there could be room to alter it ever so slightly in an attempt to see their young center hit his offensive ceiling.
And Herro could play a big role in that.
If Herro is going to need a few more pick-and-roll calls to get him going, it would make sense to do that when Ware is on the floor, too.
At the same time, this initiative, if it's something that Spo is even going to consider, needs to be rolled out carefully. Knowing Spo, I'd imagine that's exactly what's going to be the case. After all, there's already likely going to be a learning curve when Herro returns to the lineup.
While there are some Heat fans who are understandably worried about what Herro's impact will be on this offense, there is another clear winner from his return to the lineup: Ware.
As another strong playmaker, Herro is the type of facilitator who will make a concerted effort to get Ware more involved on the offensive end of the floor. I don't think there are any arguments with that fact. Of course, the question is, what type of effect will it have on the Heat's already thriving offense?
That’s the real challenge Spo will have to navigate next.