Bam Adebayo's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Bam Adebayo.

Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo is a prominent American professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat in the NBA. Drafted 14th overall in 2017 after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, Adebayo has become a key player for the Heat. His accomplishments include being a three-time NBA All-Star and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection. He played a significant role in the Heat's NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. Adebayo also secured gold medals with the U.S. Olympic basketball teams in both the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: Heat's last Finals appearance

In the 2019-2020 NBA Playoffs, Bam Adebayo helped the Heat to their first finals appearance since 2014.

2015: Competed at NBPA Top 100 Camp and Named MVP

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.

2016: Kentucky Season

In the 2016-2017 season, Bam Adebayo played 38 games for Kentucky, averaging 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, earning Second-team All-SEC and SEC All-Freshman team honors.

March 12, 2017: SEC Championship Win

On March 12, 2017, Bam Adebayo grabbed nine rebounds to contribute to the Kentucky Wildcats' 82-65 victory over Arkansas, securing the SEC Championship.

November 25, 2018: Career-High 21 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 recorded his first career triple-double, scoring a career-high 30 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and providing 11 assists in a 135–121 overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks.

2019: Runner-up for Most Improved Player

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

2020: Olympic Gold Medal

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, but they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in 6 games after Adebayo suffered an injury.

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.

January 23, 2021: Career-High 41 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.

November 25, 2022: Season-High 38 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: Named to Second NBA All-Star Game

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

November 6, 2023: Triple-Double against Lakers

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 Loss

In 2023, Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat lost the NBA Finals in 5 games to the Denver Nuggets. He led the Heat in scoring and rebounding with averages of 21.8 points and 12.4 rebounds.

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

On January 15, 2024, Bam 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.

2024: Olympic Gold Medal

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

2024: Adebayo Commits to US National Team and Wins Gold

In 2024, after considering playing for 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.

January 17, 2026: Adebayo Leads Heat to Victory Over Thunder

On January 17, 2026, Bam Adebayo scored 30 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, made four assists, and achieved a career-high of six three-pointers, leading the Heat to a 122–120 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.