As if Myles Turner wasn't bad enough already for the Bucks, he's also standing in the way of one of their most exciting prospects in Kel'el Ware. Ware should be a focal point of the Bucks rebuild as a next-generation center with all the physical traits you could want, but he's only getting 20 minutes per game because Turner is starting ahead of him. Since the Bucks have so much committed to Turner, it's hard to imagine Ware getting a proper shot until Turner is traded.
Ware needs to be freed from the shackles of Turner
So far this season, Ware has been decent with some promising flashes but hasn't gotten enough playing time to really find a rhythm. The Bucks' puzzling carousel of guards, especially in the bench units, also hasn't done much to establish more consistency for Ware. As a result, there's a lot to love and a lot to criticize in his statistical profile.
Ware is averaging about 13 points and 9 rebounds per game in his 20 minutes of action. He's shooting 47% from the field and 27% from three-point range to achieve that scoring. About a third of his shot attempts are coming from three-point range, which could be a strength if he was knocking them down effectively. But considering his percentage from deep, those attempts are more head-scratching than anything else right now.
If the Bucks decide to lean into their rebuild wholeheartedly and start Ware over Turner, he could find better efficiency with more rhythm and playing alongside better guards to set him up. Ware isn't a good enough shooter to stay hot any moment while on the bench, but he can hit a high percentage from three-point range if he gets plenty of looks to build momentum.
The Bucks will also benefit from getting rid of Turner
With the Bucks fully in a state of rebuild, the 22-year-old Ware naturally fits their timeline better than the 30-year-old Turner. Ware is still on the rise, while Turner is likely past his best days. The Bucks should be hard at work finding a trade suitor for Turner in an attempt to recoup some value for him, but he's not providing much with his play on the court.
Furthermore, Turner has been a negative on the court this season thanks to his shockingly poor shooting and typical weak rebounding. Despite getting 6 more minutes per game than Ware, Turner averages almost 4 rebounds less per game. The NBA has shifted back towards an emphasis on rebounding and maximizing possessions; Turner's game is not well-suited to that change.
Once Turner is gone, Ware can establish better chemistry with the Bucks' young guards and potentially establish himself as a pillar of the rebuild. Even if Ware doesn't end up being Milwaukee's center of the future, the front office has a responsibility to find his full potential and clear up obstacles in his path such as Turner's minutes demand.
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