At a time of year when little counts regarding NBA scores and statistics, Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware made a definitive statement in Sunday night’s Las Vegas NBA Summer League loss

The Heat (1-0) were led by Pelle Larsson, who provided 18 points and three rebounds. Erik Stevenson led the bench with 16 points, five rebounds and three assists. Kel’el Ware collected 14 points, seven rebounds, two steals and three blocks.

After an underwhelming start to summer league, Ware was far more aggressive, active and engaged, hitting a hook shot on Miami's first possession en route to an 11-point first quarter that also included an alley-oop dunk (from Javonte Cooke), a three-pointer, two blocks and a steal.