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. 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.
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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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