History of Bam Adebayo in Timeline

Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo is a highly accomplished American professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat. Drafted 14th overall in 2017 after playing college basketball for Kentucky, Adebayo has become a key player for the Heat. He's a three-time NBA All-Star and a five-time All-Defensive Team selection. Adebayo played a crucial role in the Heat's NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. Further highlighting his achievements, he secured gold medals with the U.S. Olympic basketball teams in both 2020 and 2024.

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July 18, 1997: Bam Adebayo's Birth

On July 18, 1997, Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo was born. He is now a professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2014: Heat's Finals Appearance

In the NBA Playoffs, Bam helped lead the Heat to their first finals appearance since 2014.

November 17, 2015: Commitment to University of Kentucky

On November 17, 2015, Bam Adebayo committed to the University of Kentucky, joining freshmen Malik Monk, De'Aaron Fox, and Wenyen Gabriel.

2015: MVP at Under Armour Elite 24 game

In 2015, Bam Adebayo competed at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and was named MVP at the Under Armour Elite 24 game.

January 2016: McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic

In January 2016, Bam Adebayo played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic.

December 7, 2016: Game against Valparaiso

On December 7, 2016, Bam Adebayo scored 16 points and had 7 rebounds in Kentucky's 87-67 win against Valparaiso.

2016: Kentucky Wildcats Season

During the 2016-17 season, playing in 38 games for Kentucky, Bam Adebayo averaged 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, earning Second-team All-SEC and SEC All-Freshman team honors.

2016: Top Recruit of the 2016 Class

In 2016, Bam Adebayo was rated as a five-star recruit and one of the best high school prospects, ranked No. 5 overall and No. 2 power forward.

February 21, 2017: Victory against Missouri

On February 21, 2017, Bam Adebayo scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a 72-62 victory against Missouri.

March 12, 2017: SEC Championship Win

On March 12, 2017, Bam Adebayo secured nine rebounds, contributing to the Kentucky Wildcats' 82-65 victory over Arkansas, resulting in winning the SEC Championship.

June 22, 2017: Drafted by the Miami Heat

On June 22, 2017, Bam Adebayo was selected as the 14th overall pick in the NBA draft by the Miami Heat.

2017: Adebayo Drafted to the Miami Heat

In 2017, Bam Adebayo was selected by the Miami Heat in the NBA draft, after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.

November 25, 2018: Career-High Rebounds

On November 25, 2018, Bam Adebayo achieved a career-high of 21 rebounds along with 16 points in a 125-115 loss against the Toronto Raptors.

December 10, 2019: First Career Triple-Double

On December 10, 2019, Bam Adebayo achieved his first career triple-double, recording a career-high 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 135-121 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks.

2019: Most Improved Player Award Runner-Up

At the end of the 2019-2020 season, Bam Adebayo finished as runner-up in voting for the NBA's Most Improved Player Award.

2019: Cut from the United States national team

In 2019, Adebayo was cut from the United States national team for the World Cup.

November 28, 2020: Contract Extension with the Heat

On November 28, 2020, Bam Adebayo signed a five-year contract extension with the Miami Heat.

2020: Named to the 2020 Olympic team

In 2020, Adebayo was named to the United States Olympic team and won a gold medal.

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. He also suffered an injury in game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals.

2020: NBA Finals and Olympic Gold Medal

In 2020, Bam Adebayo helped the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals and won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.

2020: Death of Father

In 2020, Bam Adebayo's father, John Adebayo, passed away in Nigeria. Adebayo had limited interaction with him growing up.

January 23, 2021: Career-High Points

On January 23, 2021, Bam Adebayo scored a career-high 41 points and delivered nine assists in a 128-124 loss against the Brooklyn Nets.

December 7, 2021: Right Thumb Surgery

On December 7, 2021, Bam Adebayo underwent right thumb surgery and was ruled out for at least 4-to-6 weeks.

May 21, 2022: Game 3 Eastern Conference Finals Performance

On May 21, 2022, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Bam Adebayo recorded 31 points on 15-of-22 shooting, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a 109-103 win over the Boston Celtics.

November 25, 2022: Season-High Points

On November 25, 2022, Bam Adebayo scored a season-high 38 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 110-107 win over the Washington Wizards.

February 2, 2023: NBA All-Star Game Selection

On February 2, 2023, Bam Adebayo was named to his second NBA All-Star Game.

November 6, 2023: Triple-Double Performance

On November 6, 2023, Bam Adebayo recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists, along with two steals and two blocks, in a 108-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

2023: NBA Finals Appearance

In 2023, Bam Adebayo helped the Miami Heat reach the NBA Finals.

January 15, 2024: NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week

On January 15, 2024, Bam Adebayo was named the NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from January 8 to 14, earning his second career award.

April 24, 2024: Game 2 Playoff Performance

On April 24, 2024, in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs against the Boston Celtics, Bam Adebayo scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds in a 111-101 win.

July 6, 2024: Contract Extension with the Heat

On July 6, 2024, Bam Adebayo signed a contract extension with the Miami Heat.

2024: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2024, Bam Adebayo won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.

2024: Committed to play for the US National team at the 2024 Olympics

In 2024, after considering the Nigerian team, Adebayo committed to play for the US National team at the Olympics, where Team USA won the gold medal in a rematch against France.

February 1, 2025: Game-Winning Buzzer Beater

On February 1, 2025, Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, two steals, three blocks and hit a 19-foot game-winning buzzer beater against the San Antonio Spurs.