From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bam Adebayo made an impact.
Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo is a prominent American professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat. Drafted 14th overall in 2017 after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, Adebayo has become a key player for the Heat. He is a three-time NBA All-Star and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection, demonstrating his impact on both ends of the court. Adebayo played a crucial role in the Heat's NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. Furthermore, he earned gold medals representing the United States in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics.
2014: Heat last finals appearance
In the NBA Playoffs, Bam helped lead the Heat to their first finals appearance since 2014.
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November 17, 2015: Adebayo Commits to Kentucky
On November 17, 2015, Adebayo committed to the University of Kentucky, joining fellow freshmen Malik Monk, De'Aaron Fox, and Wenyen Gabriel.
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2016: Kentucky number one seed
In 2016, Kentucky was the number one seed entering the SEC tournament.
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June 22, 2017: Adebayo Drafted by Miami Heat
On June 22, 2017, Adebayo was selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft by the Miami Heat.
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2017: Adebayo Drafted by Miami Heat
In 2017, Bam Adebayo was drafted by the Miami Heat as the 14th overall pick in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.
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November 28, 2020: Adebayo Signs Contract Extension with the Heat
On November 28, 2020, Adebayo signed a five-year contract extension with the Heat.
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2020: Adebayo Wins Olympic Gold
In 2020, Adebayo was named to the U.S. Olympic team and won a gold medal.
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2020: NBA Finals Appearance
In 2020, Bam Adebayo helped lead the Heat to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2014, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in 6 games.
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2020: NBA Finals and Olympics
In 2020, Bam Adebayo helped the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals and also won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.
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2023: NBA Finals appearance
In 2023 Adebayo made it to the NBA Finals, leading the Heat in scoring and rebounding with 21.8 points, 12.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
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2023: Adebayo reaches NBA Finals
In 2023, Bam Adebayo once again helped the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals.
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July 6, 2024: Adebayo Signs Contract Extension
On July 6, 2024, Adebayo signed a contract extension with the Heat.
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2024: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2024, Adebayo committed to play for the US National team at the Olympics, winning a gold medal in a rematch against France.
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2024: Adebayo wins Olympic Gold
In 2024, Bam Adebayo secured another gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.
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