Miami is all in on the former Kentucky big man, who is already impressing in a starting role but has yet to hit his ceiling.
[1] Adebayo is of African American and Yoruba descent. LeBron's didn't. [3] After his junior season at Northside he transferred to High Point Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina. Harper: Bam Adebayo punctuates perseverance with Game 1 saving block. Stock watch: Malcolm Brogdon, Bam Adebayo and sneaky changes in style of play this year. Week 22 will not be as good based on projected rank (#20). Posted on 12 hrs, V I P, User Since 206 months ago, User Post Count: 4,359
Whichever team they play next, the Heat are relying on their do-everything big man to help them make some noise in the second round. Interest in the Maccabi Tel Aviv prospect is picking up, perhaps because teams are in search of the next Luka Dončić.
Bam Adebayo answered the call on both ends for the Heat in Game 2. Team: Miami Heat. [27] He was a finalist for the U.S. Olympic team in February 2020;[28] the 2020 Summer Olympics have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But for the sake of the Okongwu-Adebayo comparison, they track. After losing in the Elite Eight in a heartbreaking fashion, he declared his entry into the 2017 NBA draft on April 5, 2017, with him signing an agent twenty days later. 5 overall recruit and No. Expect Bam Adebayo to be a reliable fantasy starter the rest of the season.
His rank based on avg proj (#12) is better than his rank based on total fantasy points. Bam Adebayo - #13 - PF - Miami Heat - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Bam Adebayo from CBSSports.com. 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. The Wizards need defense and rebounding and they could badly use a rim protector. Career Stats Career Stats Game Log Game Log Splits Splits Center Bam Adebayo has played 3 seasons for the Heat. Born: July 18, 1997 in Newark, New Jersey us College: Kentucky High School: High Point Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina News: 14 hours ago Adebayo notched 18 points (5-12 FG, 8-11 FT), nine assists, six rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 43 minutes during Tuesday's Game 1 overtime win over the Celtics.. Aaron Boone, David Tyree, Mario Manningham, move over.
[16] On December 28, he scored 18 points in a 118–94 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Latest on Miami Heat power forward Bam Adebayo including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN ... College. Bam Adebayo is among a handful of young players poised to take over the NBA.
Bam Adebayo, whose birth name is Edrice Femi Adebayo, was born on July 18, 1997, in Newark, New Jersey, but grew up in Pinetown, North Carolina. Eno Sarris analyzes six players with underlying stats that reveal an almost hidden change in their style of play so far this season. He is projected for 100.6 fantasy points. Deni Avdija’s visitors go beyond the Warriors, and other NBA Draft tea leaves.
He is not projected for elite value. His 588 projected fantasy points puts him at #13 behind Brandon Ingram and ahead of Caris LeVert. [8], Adebayo was rated a five-star recruit and considered one of the best high school prospects of the 2016 class. On December 7, 2016, Adebayo recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds in an 87–67 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders. He is projected to average 34.6 fantasy points. Bam Adebayo joins the list: The 10 plays that most hurt Boston fans this century. [21] On January 27, he recorded 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 113–92 win over the Orlando Magic. [18][19] On December 14, he had his second career triple-double in a 122–118 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks, scoring 18 points with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive.
[17] Adebayo played all 82 games, averaging 8.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.
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Can the Celtics build a package that could net them the Pelicans guard? [12] In 38 games for Kentucky in the 2016–17 season, Adebayo averaged 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. But for contest winning DFS optimal lineups by top experts like Mike McClure visit SportsLine's new Daily Fantasy Hub.
He has averaged 27.7 fantasy points in his past 146 games, which is less than our projected per game average. Adebayo has missed Games 2 and 3 of the Finals after getting hurt in Game 1: 'It sucks sit... Heat's Bam Adebayo: Ends season with double-double, Heat's Bam Adebayo: Scores 15 points in return, power SportsLine's Computer Picks and Fantasy Data.
During the summer, Adebayo joined his Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team, Team Loaded North Carolina, alongside fellow five-star 2016 recruit Dennis Smith Jr. [25] He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and finished fifth in voting for the Defensive Player of the Year Award.[26]. After sweep of Pacers, is Bam Adebayo ready to slow down Giannis? DFS optimal lineups by top experts like Mike McClure visit SportsLine's new Daily Fantasy Hub.
[5] As a senior, Adebayo averaged 18.9 points per game, 13.0 rebounds per game, 1.4 blocks per game and 1.5 assist per game, and led the Cougars to a NCISAA state championship appearance. Bam Adebayo Playoffs Game Log. He averaged 15.0 points and 10 rebounds per game on Adidas Uprising Circuit. On March 17, 2017, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Adebayo had 18 rebounds in a 79–70 victory against Northern Kentucky University.
He is owned in 100% of fantasy leagues so everyone expects him to be an elite forward. Bam Adebayo is expected to come up short of this season-to-date's #6 fantasy position rank. "2016 Kentucky Wildcats Recruiting Class", "Five-star forward Edrice 'Bam' Adebayo picks Kentucky", "Bam Adebayo Has 'Sensational' Visit to N.C. State", "Bam Adebayo, Josh Jackson lead team to victory at Under Armour Elite 24", "Hoops star Edrice 'Bam' Adebayo to transfer to High Point Christian for senior year", "High Point's Adebayo gets edge in battle of future UK teammates", "Bam Adebayo makes big impact for high point", "Bam Adebayo named North Carolina Mr. Basketball", "Edrice Adebayo's hard work earned him his McDonald's All American Jersey", "Bam Adebayo - basketball recruiting - player profiles - ESPN", "Bam Adebayo, 2016 Power forward – Rivals.com", "No.6 recruit Edrice 'Bam' Adebayo commits to Kentucky", "Bam Adebayo signs rookie contract, has great NBA Summer League debut", "Adebayo, Dragic power Heat in Phoenix; Dragic to sit out Saturday", "Justice Winslow, Bam Adebayo lead Miami Heat past Cleveland Cavaliers, 118-94", "Jimmy Butler, Heat rally in OT after Trae Young says 'it's over", "HEAT Dominate OT, Down Hawks In Historic Outing", "Doncic injures ankle, Mavs rally, fall to Heat 122-118 in OT", "Bam Named Eastern Conference Player Of The Week", "Adebayo's triple-double lifts Heat past Magic, 113-92", "Heat's Adebayo, Butler named NBA All-Stars. 2 power forward in the 2016 high school class. His name “Bam” is a nickname given to him by his mother Marilyn Blount at the age of 1 year after he turned over a table, as the character Bamm-Bamm Rubble from the series The Flintstones would do. On March 12, 2017, Adebayo grabbed 9 rebounds to help the Wildcats defeat Arkansas 82–65 and win the SEC Championship. 6' 9", 255 lbs. Heat’s Bam Adebayo ready to spread his wings in third NBA season. Bam Adebayo takes it, but Heat’s 3-point shooting is failing them. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats before being selected by the Heat with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft.He was named an NBA All-Star and voted to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team during the 2019–20 season. [6] Adebayo was named 2016 North Carolina Mr. [20] On December 16, Adebayo was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the games played from December 9 to 15, when he averaged 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.7 assists per game. ‘Trying to take this league by storm’: The Bam Adebayo era is already here. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 12 October 2020, at 17:07. Adebayo scored 15 of his 21 points in the third quarter, including five dunks, as Miami used his rolling slams to dismantle Boston.