BUCKS BREAKOUT: Can Kel'el Ware EMERGE as NBA’s Next Dominant Stretch 5 This Season?

Milwaukee Bucks fans have their eyes on Kel'el Ware, the new big man whose unique blend of size, mobility, and shooting has sparked debate across the league. Can the Bucks unlock Ware’s potential and consistency to fill the void left by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s departure—and is he ready to challenge Myles Turner for the starting center role?Justin Garcia and Camille Davis break down Ware’s evolution, analyzing his jumps in scoring, rebounding, and three-point shooting, while spotlighting his strengths as a rim protector and stretch five. The duo explores key storylines: Ware’s fit in Taylor Jenkins’ system, his battles with Turner, and the potential for lineup experimentation with Jericho Sims and Ousmane Dieng. Could Ware become a top-10 NBA center this season, and what would his rise mean for the Bucks’ long-term trajectory? Don’t miss this essential analysis of Milwaukee’s new frontcourt era.00:00 Evaluating player's sophomore performance04:25 Kel'el Ware's Shooting and Potential07:19 Discussing player potential and stats11:22 Kel'el Ware's offensive and defensive impact13:26 Improving Ware's free throw skills16:57 Evaluating player's career progress21:13 Debating Ware and Turner Lineup24:58 Debating Myles Turner's Starting Role26:18 Using veteran players to start season32:20 Kel'el Ware's potential and challenges34:00 Discussing Kel'el Ware's potentialSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now. SquareGet up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.