Stephen A. Smith doesn’t hold back, and this time, he’s zeroed in on the Miami Heat’s biggest flaw: they lack a true, no-doubt-about-it No. 1 scorer. “They really don’t have anything,” he declared, as if Bam Adebayo’s All-NBA defense and Tyler Herro’s microwave scoring are just… vibes.
“They need a star. They need somebody who’s a no. 1 option on the offensive side of the ball. Bonafide no. 1 option, in south beach—that’s what they need.” And in Stephen A.’s world, that dude is Kevin Durant.
But here’s the catch—while Smith makes a compelling case (because, yes, Kevin Durant would instantly transform Miami’s offense), the Heat aren’t exactly rushing to gut their roster. Reports say they’re “reluctant” to include rookie standout Kel’el Ware in any deal, and for good reason. The kid just put up top-seven numbers among all rookies in points, rebounds, and blocks while showing serious chemistry with Bam. Nearly a double-double after the All-Star break? That’s not just potential—that’s production.
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 13, 2025
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