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.
July 18, 1997: Bam Adebayo Born
On July 18, 1997, Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo was born. He is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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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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2015: MVP at Under Armour Elite 24 game
In 2015, Adebayo competed at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and was named MVP at the Under Armour Elite 24 game.
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January 2016: McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic
In January 2016, Adebayo played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic.
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December 7, 2016: Adebayo Scores 16 Points Against Valparaiso
On December 7, 2016, Adebayo recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds in an 87–67 win against Valparaiso.
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2016: Rated a Five-Star Recruit
In 2016, Adebayo was rated a five-star recruit and considered one of the best high school prospects. He was ranked the No. 5 overall recruit and No. 2 power forward in the 2016 high school class.
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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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February 21, 2017: Adebayo Scores 22 Points Against Missouri
On February 21, 2017, Adebayo scored 22 points and 15 rebounds to defeat Missouri in a 72–62 Victory.
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March 12, 2017: Kentucky wins SEC Championship
On March 12, 2017, Adebayo grabbed nine rebounds to help the Kentucky Wildcats defeat Arkansas 82–65 and win the SEC Championship.
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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 25, 2018: Career-High 21 Rebounds
On November 25, 2018, Adebayo had a career-high 21 rebounds and 16 points in a 125–115 loss against the Toronto Raptors.
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December 10, 2019: Adebayo Records First Career Triple-Double
On December 10, 2019, Adebayo recorded his first career triple-double with a career-high 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in a 135–121 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks.
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2019: Adebayo runner-up for Most Improved Player Award
At the end of the 2019–20 season, Adebayo finished as runner-up in voting for the Most Improved Player Award. He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and finished fifth in voting for the Defensive Player of the Year Award.
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2019: Cut from US National Team
In 2019, Adebayo was cut from the United States national team for the World Cup.
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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: Adebayo's Father Death
In 2020, Adebayo's father passed away in Nigeria. Adebayo grew up resenting his last name and Nigerian heritage due to the distance of his father.
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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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January 23, 2021: Career-High 41 Points
On January 23, 2021, Adebayo scored career-high 41 points and delivered nine assists in a 128–124 loss against the Brooklyn Nets.
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December 7, 2021: Adebayo Undergoes Thumb Surgery
On December 7, 2021, Adebayo underwent right thumb surgery and was ruled out for at least 4-to-6 weeks.
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May 21, 2022: Adebayo Records 31 Points in Game 3
On May 21, 2022, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Adebayo recorded 31 points on 15-of-22 shooting from the field along with 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals in a 109–103 win over the Boston Celtics.
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November 25, 2022: Adebayo Scores Season-High 38 Points
On November 25, 2022, Adebayo scored a season-high 38 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 110–107 win over the Washington Wizards.
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February 2, 2023: Adebayo Named NBA All-Star
On February 2, 2023, Adebayo was named to his second NBA All-Star Game.
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November 6, 2023: Adebayo Triple-Double Against Lakers
On November 6, 2023, Adebayo recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 108–107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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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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January 15, 2024: Adebayo Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On January 15, 2024, Adebayo was named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the games played from January 8 to 14, marking his second career NBA Player of the Week award.
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April 24, 2024: Adebayo Scores 21 Points Against Celtics
On April 24, 2024, in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics, Adebayo had 21 points and 10 rebounds in a 111–101 win.
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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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February 1, 2025: Adebayo Hits Game-Winning Buzzer Beater
On February 1, 2025, Adebayo recorded 30 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, two steals, three blocks and hit a 19-foot game-winning buzzer beater against the San Antonio Spurs.
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