For much of Heat star Bam Adebayo’s career, the conversation around his performance on the defensive side of the ball has mostly focused on whether he is deserving of NBA Defensive Player of the ...

Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the 15th Annual Miami Heat Charitable Gala on Feb. 8, 2025, in Miami. ; A'ja Wilson attends the 2024 TIME100 Gala on April 25, 2024, in New York City.

After being pivoted to a power forward role next to rookie Kel'el Ware, Adebayo averaged a still-good 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks a night for the 37-45 Heat.

Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the 15th Annual Miami Heat Charitable Gala on Feb. 8, 2025, in Miami. ; A'ja Wilson attends the 2024 TIME100 Gala on April 25, 2024, in New York City.

Bam Adebayo, on what’s next and you all know who the guy with the silver hair is: “There’s going to be a lot of changes this summer. Just from my point of view, understanding how the guy ...

; Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat at the 14th Annual Miami HEAT Gala on Jan. 22, 2024, in Miami. Monica Schipper/Getty A'ja Wilson attends the TIME Women of the Year Gala on Feb. 25, 2025, in West ...

Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the 15th Annual Miami Heat Charitable Gala on Feb. 8, 2025, in Miami. ; A'ja Wilson attends the 2024 TIME100 Gala on April 25, 2024, in New York City.