Bam Adebayo's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Miami Heat. Drafted 14th overall in 2017 after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, Adebayo is a three-time NBA All-Star and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection. He played a key role in the Heat's NBA Finals appearances in 2020 and 2023. In 2020 and 2024, he won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team. He also holds the record for the second-highest scoring game in NBA history with 83 points.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2015: Named MVP at Under Armour Elite 24 game

In 2015, Adebayo was named MVP at the Under Armour Elite 24 game.

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.

2016: Top High School Prospect

In 2016, Adebayo was rated a five-star recruit and considered one of the best high school prospects.

March 12, 2017: SEC Championship Win

On March 12, 2017, Adebayo grabbed nine rebounds to help the Kentucky Wildcats defeat Arkansas 82–65 and win the SEC Championship.

November 25, 2018: Career High Rebounds

On November 25, 2018, Adebayo had a career-high 21 rebounds and 16 points in a 125–115 loss against the Toronto Raptors.

December 10, 2019: 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.

2019: Most Improved Player Award Runner-Up

At the end of the 2019-20 season, Adebayo finished as runner-up in voting for the Most Improved Player Award.

2020: NBA Finals and Olympic Gold Medal

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

2020: Named to 2020 Olympic team and won gold medal

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

January 23, 2021: Career High Points

On January 23, 2021, 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 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.

February 2, 2023: Named to NBA All-Star Game

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

November 6, 2023: Triple-Double

On November 6, 2023, Adebayo put up 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

In 2023 Adebayo led the Heat in scoring and rebounding during the NBA Finals.

January 15, 2024: Named NBA 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.

2024: Olympic Gold Medal

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

2024: Committed to play for US National team at the Olympics and won gold medal

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

January 17, 2026: Victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder

On January 17, 2026, Adebayo led the Heat to a 122–120 victory over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, recording 30 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and a career-high six three-pointers.

March 8, 2026: Adebayo reaches 10,000 career points

On March 8, 2026, Adebayo achieved 10,000 career points, joining Dwyane Wade as the only players to reach this milestone in Heat franchise history, in a 121–110 win over the Detroit Pistons with 24 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.

March 10, 2026: Adebayo Scores 83 Points

On March 10, 2026, Adebayo set the record for the second-highest scoring game in NBA history with 83 points in a 150–129 win against the Washington Wizards.