After a somewhat complicated start to the season, the Heat got their campaign off to a good start with five consecutive wins. The main architect of this beautiful series? Bam Adebayo, who is simply playing the best basketball of his career.
Last June, we left him disappointed after the defeat in the NBA Finals against the Nuggets, but also with revenge in view of the 2023-24 season. Three weeks after the resumption, we can already say that Bam Adebayo is on a mission.
While Miami (already) has to deal with injuries, absences, and lineups that change almost every night, the Heat’s All-Star pivot is more present than ever. He’s the stabilizer. And this on both sides of the field.
Bam Adebayo this season:
– 23.1 points (53% shooting and 80% LF)
– 10.4 rebounds
– 3,5 passes
– 1.6 against
– 1,0 steal
– Still elite in defense
– Takes the Heat to a positive result despite the absences of Butler and Herro#Monster ???????? pic.twitter.com/iK1pD6Te5I
— Nico TrashTalk ???? (@nicolasmeichel) November 12, 2023
We already knew that Bam Adebayo was part of the NBA’s defensive elite. A status that he confirms once again at the start of the season through his versatility, his ability to protect the circle (1.4 against average), and this constant presence which characterizes him so much. But where Adebayo is really taking a big step forward is in the opponent’s half.
23.2 points on average (53% shooting and 80% free throws), 16 shots and almost 8 shots attempted per match.
Here are his stats this season. We wondered this summer, after the departures of several important role players and the failure of the transfer of Damian Lillard, if Bam could weigh more in attack, and especially with more regularity in terms of aggressiveness. The first returns are final. Bam Adebayo is not only the Heat’s defensive anchor but also the offensive leader, while Tyler Herro is in the infirmary and Jimmy Butler is trotting around at the start of the season.
Jumper pure, bringing down boards, defense on lock… keep dominating, Bam ???? pic.twitter.com/UGmsAwf5Et
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 12, 2023
His short mid-distance shot that he has developed over the years is more formidable than ever, he continues to be a very good playmaker, he is more aggressive towards the basket, and above all he is aware of having to step-up every time. evening for Miami to maximize its potential. As mentioned by Anthony Chiang of Miami Heraldl’usage rate (number of possessions that pass by the player) of Bam Adebayo has never been higher, and as a result the pivot releases his best career stats.
“I can always rely on my jump-shot, but Spo (coach Erik Spoelstra, editor’s note.) wants me to cause more fouls, because I am a good free throw shooter. I have to continue to be aggressive.”
– Bam Adebayo
Led by Bam, who finished below 20 points only twice this season, the Heat posted a record of six wins and four losses in the first ten games. The All-Star interior from Miami is simply playing at an All-NBA level and plays like the third best center in the League, behind the essentials Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid.
A real boss!
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Sources texte : Miami Herald / Bally Sports Florida
Bam Adebayo is the third best center on this planet Earth.
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) November 12, 2023
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