Bam Adebayo - Point Center 19/20

Bam Adebayo. 2020 All Star. Simply put: there is NOTHING Bam Adebayo cannot do. Adebayo is as fearless as a competitor can come. He’s a ferocious finisher, a relentless rebounder, a proficient playmaker, a dynamic defender, and as lionhearted a leader as Miami has ever had. His value for the Heat is without compare and he’s having a career numbers across the board (without having missed a single game) this year. 16.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game while largely playing as a Point Center. His decision making is definitely going to improve as he continues to handle the ball, but Eric Spoelstra has clearly given him the keys to Miami's offense.
You know you have someone special when a seasoned coach like Spo says: “he is the strongest guy we’ve ever had, and as ferocious a competitor as has ever been through these halls.”
To watch Bam play is a privilege. To watch Adebayo get to make plays is a pleasure. He’s nowhere near where he’s likely going to end up given his incredible work ethic, but the flashes of incredible potential are starting to become more and more common. This is one of the most common sights in a Miami game: Bam bruises and bangs with bigs under the basket and forcefully grabs a board, he’ll motion to let his teammates know which side he’s attacking at and he’ll push pace with the ball into an early DHO. Miami’s shooters are good enough that Bam’s bulk and clever body angle mean that DHO is an almost automatic triple. If the shot doesn’t go up, it’ll flow into that signature Spo east to west attack. Constant side to side action, never stopping. Bam is either setting a screen or on the elbow orchestrating. Miami is starting to get mesmerizing when Bam is running the show. His college teammate De’Aaron Fox is quoted in Zach Lowe’s TREMENDOUS piece about Bam (link below) as saying that “he wanted to be a guard so badly” and it really really shows.
Right now, he sits with a top 12 ranking in the Value Over Replacement Player category, tied with 2x Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert and ahead of the likes of budding MEGAstar Jayson Tatum, and fellow All-Stars Karl-Anthony Towns, Domantas Sabonis, Ben Simmons, Kemba Walker, and Khris Middleton. Bam is 8th in the league in rebounds per game and in the top 15 in blocks per game.
He’s also top 12 in the league in Field Goal Percentage; ahead of reigning Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, top 5 in MVP voting in 18/19 Nikola Jokic, and former All-Stars Andre Drummond and DeMar DeRozan.
Win shares are not something I completely understand but Bam is tied with Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal in terms of Offensive Win Shares, better than LeBron James, Tatum, Sabonis, Jokic, Pascal Siakam, Simmons, and Kawhi. In terms of overall Win Shares, he is tied with the likes of Luka Doncic and Chris Paul.
www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/2...
Beginning at 9:09, Miami's not-so secret weapon is heavily featured: Bam on the push hitting their shooters with early DHOs.
Big SHOUTS to @SmartHighlights and @downtobuck .
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[@theofficialtris3454]

this account is SO underrated at this point. like, it's just criminal.

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[@nylesreed6971]

Facts

[@yunan9610]

Well, you're living under a rock then

[@d1r3wolf8]

He's so smooth and light on his feet. Really reminds of Olajuwon

[@EJ-lh9co]

Well he’s an all star so the league recognizes him🤷🏽‍♂️

[@spazpsg1]

Such an important player for a team like Miami. A big reason they could upset Milwaukee

[@SaintFrenchy]

Them and philly if Embiid doesn’t get hurt and is serious

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

MUI 13 lol Philly doesn’t stand a chance against Milwaukee they have no shooters Miami is the #1 3 point shooting team in the league this year Philly was 14th...u can’t beat the bucks in a series without making the long ball

[@markanthony1553]

Tank for Herro & KZ lmaoo that shows you don’t know wtf you’re talking about. 6ers are one of the few teams that matchup with Milwaukee

[@imprompt6857]

Mark Anthony philly is straight doggie doodoo. They’re extremely inconsistent and have no chance against the heat or the bucks.

[@cgomc323]

He is the only reason they have a chance against Milwaukee. He can guard Giannis better than anyone in the league, still can’t see them winning a 7 game series against them though.

[@kamehameha626]

feel like bam can be in the mvp conversation in a few years.

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

the simulation agreed he can be a top 5 player if he’s improves his shot more and can get his mid range shot at a good level

[@ngarrido1]

Has Kevin Garnett potential

[@Michael-mg5kq]

@@ngarrido1 I'd say dwight Howard

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

michael lol he’s way more versatile than Dwight and plays a different style Dwight was an old school big man bam is the definition of today’s nba center who can play and defend 1-5

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

nick garrido kg with Shawn Kemp like athleticism

[@DaveFromDade]

Thanks for showing love to bam .....Respect 👌🏼

[@loycamars9229]

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[@YouArentThatImportant]

This was such a surprise just figured hes was a defense guy cause the name.

[@ngarrido1]

@@YouArentThatImportant he is a beast on defense too

[@sids3508]

0:25 You’ve got the sharpshooter setting the screen for your center... positionless basketball at its finest 🔥

[@kevinluna5164]

And he’s just getting Started

[@richard_lisondra]

When you're too tall but you have the skills of a Point Guard. Damn Adebayo is a true modern center indeed

[@yunan9610]

Its crazy how on the perimeter, he's basically a mismatch against centers with his handles

[@e3ng682]

bam’s handles and finishing is so smooth

[@j.g.production4961]

Literally big man version of D Wade 💪🏾🔥

[@kaleb324]

i was thinking all year jimmy is the sf version of dwade

[@johnpaulramos7225]

imagine if DWade himself has that height ✌️

[@YouArentThatImportant]

A center that plays like a gaurd so cool to watch

[@xyzdragontan]

The reading the offence passing making his teammates better reminds me of prime Joahkim Noah. Hes an also an elite rim protector. If he develops as a shooter, this Miami team would be very scary

[@Darius_Crawford]

Adebayo is the inspiration for centers to become point guards (Jokíc as well)

[@predragpetkovic4858]

Jokić not Jokíc

[@duck8624]

No... Jokic did it first

[@Darius_Crawford]

Swerve Smooth Adebayo does it better, and he plays better defense too.

[@duck8624]

@@Darius_Crawford 1. Just because "he does it better" does not mean he inspired Jokic. 2. Whereas Bam is the better dribbler and can move more like a point, Jokic is the better playmaker. 3. Bam's superior defense doesn't affect playmaking.

[@Darius_Crawford]

Swerve Smooth never said he inspired Jokić, and you’re right, defense doesn’t play a part in playmaking and Jokić is a bit better in playmaking. But Adebayo is not far behind, and will be improving on that for sure.

[@ytalorafael9710]

Please defensive vídeo for him , he is a elite defender

[@EvinGualberto]

insanetion 97 FACTS. Working on it but offense highlights are just easier to find and I needed to do a Bam video

[@Ginga]

Like others have said, this is one of the best NBA channels period. No music. No frills. Just quality highlights. Bam is the present and future for Miami.

[@apples874]

Music is annoying

[@natewiththavibes3643]

Love this dude man. He really showed how much hard work he put in this season. He’s going to just keep getting better with the years to come. Go Heat!!!

[@duduhirata483]

I would love to see eric gordon highlights showing his explosion to the basket. He used to have such an underrated drive to the basket.

[@AP-ok9rs]

He had a 40+ inch vertical when he first came into the league or some shit

[@elsenor8208]

Wasn't he in a dunk contest?

[@areyouacat1113]

@@elsenor8208 yeah hes the one that got robbed twice

[@elsenor8208]

@@areyouacat1113 No

[@asimon9282]

Kinda surprised the NBA hasn't thought of producing these series like you do, respect man. You're helping a lot of upcoming prospects & fans with your work

[@escourse]

8:05 then 8:12 for the slo mo replay as Jordan Clarkson jaws literally drops and Rodney Hood hold his head between his knees as Gobert gets crowned by Bam. Nothing is more telling than opposing bench reaction. Bam "no ceiling" Adebayo, 2022 season will be something special. can't wait. #HeatNation.

[@RennWickam]

I remember watching him start bringing up the ball at the summer league and shooting jumpers there too, thinking how crazy it is that he’s doing it and hoping it would translate. I love that the Heat empowered him to take risks like that even as a rookie, more teams should follow suit to expand players arsenals from just “3 and D” or “Run and Jump”

[@nathancunningham7459]

this channel is a gold mine! any plans for ja morant transition or other players in transition?

[@loycamars9229]

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[@conracewhatever5224]

Nope

[@cheekymonkey3605]

Bam would be the most improved player of this season!

[@ericcardino6581]

adebayo is underrated but he is superstar in the making

[@skullo5557]

bams game is amazing i love point centers

[@wilbouryanga6018]

Currently favorite player

[@kennethpolvent7280]

Future superstar!! Already a star 🌟

[@jemfeliciano4983]

Love your content brooo. We need more of this 💕

[@anqproductions5079]

Your channel deserves more views seriously. Your contents are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cruelgrim3720]

he legit has a nice handle. nice vision. good size. all he needs is a consistent jumper.

[@xiiixxix5504]

Love this guy as a nuggets fan Jokic, Adebayo, Sabonis the best passing bigs Recpect

[@randhika5636]

another giannis. holy moly

[@Zo_1987]

This dude got Skills 🔥...i didnt know he was THAT good!...wow

[@ajireland4948]

Thank you so much

[@lashmeliodas58]

On his way to stardom! Our Center #heatnation

[@nicholasrose4448]

So can we argue... Bam is only bested by Jokic as a passer at the center position?

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

It’s not even up for debate he was literally second all year only to jokic in assists

[@Chris-yw2zp]

Bam would fit perfectly on the warriors. Warriors dont need another Durant to win more titles. They need key role players like Bam. He fits their system perfectly.

[@Chris-yw2zp]

Hes an athlete. A playmaker. A good defender. AND a forward/center. That is EXACTLY what the Warriors so desperately need to be championship contenders again.

[@hehateme.4199]

Chris naw naw buddy hes not a trading piece hes the franchise player for the heat

[@gentia5387]

He Hate Me. Yup

[@blizzardh2o]

YESSSSS EVIN THE GOAT

[@zwen3763]

This guy occasionally will do some Giannis shit like taking off from the three point line and pretend he didn't do it with a straight face.

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

Bam is basically hybrid Giannis lol A little bit smaller and a little less strength but more speed,explosiveness,and agility.

[@zwen3763]

@@cosmicwarrior1857Yea, I think he's special, probably the most up to date modern big man.

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

zhongming wen outside of Giannis I agree Jokic is amazing too but he’s in a class of his own as he doesn’t have the athleticism or speed but he’s still a ridiculous passer and clutch scorer. Basically the big man version of luka.

[@kaleb324]

zhongming wen lmao i swear at least once a game he gets tunnel vision and goes coast to coast for a jam. i wish he was like that more often but when he doesn’t you get great vision and passing out of him. i’d rather him try to score but the passing i can’t complain about.

[@yossih]

Tank for Herro & KZ bam is a lot stronger then giannis. Giannis is faster and better with the ball in traffic. Giannis is also a more skilled scorer.

[@chryssemansmilanes7304]

i see some giannis playstyle in bam. he is really athletic, maybe an mvp candidate in the future

[@conracewhatever5224]

This guy will be scary in the future! Bam-bam!!!

[@YodaWannabEE]

Kinda reminds me of Joakim Noah back when he was on the Bulls. The all around skill set and great defensive game, along with amazing passing makes them so similar to me. I think Bam is much more polished offensively though

[@kellyraesibayan6223]

NOAAAH?!! REALLY NOAAAH?! boi bam is way more talented than bumass noah man don't you ever in your life say some stupid shit like this come on cuh

[@samphilo5035]

He’s so athletic too he’s kinda like a poor mans Giannis

[@YodaWannabEE]

@@kellyraesibayan6223 your response is hilarious lol relaaaaaax. smoke a J mr 420. You've obviously never watched the bulls back in the day where his role was almost identical to Bam's

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

YodaWannabEE true but bam is much more talented

[@kellyraesibayan6223]

@@YodaWannabEE haha ohh so you was talkin bout his role and shit huh but talent wise nahh u must be trippin too much with that cali weed bro haha but yeah im smokin right now bro here in the PHILIPPINES where all the people who can't afford to smk kush that is why we smokin on this local weed here which is reggie but it still get me high as shit cuh

[@jakobishirley5940]

His handle’s only gotten better he’s a all around beast

[@moneychaser9351]

BAMM !!! 💪💯

[@sergelenp]

He is a future of basketball

[@shyramecole5574]

Goddddamn Bam is a beast!!!

[@hassanhaulcy]

This guy will be a force for years to come and as a sixer fan I can’t wait for intense duels between him and Joel

[@mirescobar7113]

Hassan Haulcy agreed

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

Can’t wait to watch y’all be 6 seeds every year

[@andrew_yang12]

That dunk on my Sacramento Kings was vicious. I like this guy style. Underrated

[@peace_ful_eyes]

This channel is amazing...

[@bryaneverest3609]

the heat are so good at finding and developing talent.

[@rojagoku25]

I always love the descriptions very underrated yt acc

[@Victor-mu8rf]

Finally someone noticed how good he is dribbling and dishing the rock

[@ParkerCrooks]

that dunk at 8:15 is just absurd bro.. i remember watching that live in astonishment

[@SundayCashew]

Great video. That Lowe piece is a great read

[@maxdurk4624]

Casuals need to learn this guy's name, and his game.

[@billkevin4501]

He was an All-Star this year. I think everyone knows his name at this point.

[@maxdurk4624]

bill kevin I remember people not knowing who he was during the season, wondering why I was even talking about him. People think of him more like a Mo Williams type all star than what he actually is.

[@Dracovibes308]

Appreciate it ⭐️

[@SolalLeChakal]

What a player

[@jakealejandro7294]

Bam is the new Thing.. influencing Chris Silva

[@jfo8310]

This guy will be the future of Miami Heat. Can't wait to see him play again.

[@yjl7237]

justin feriols onda alongside herro, nunn and robinson

[@eduardopardo4028]

DEMI-GOD

[@re11o]

Underrated.

[@mrultra6655]

Hes a game changer

[@mtothec15]

Great video ‼️

[@kevinmarrero5013]

All this dude needs is a 3 point shoot and he is a beast right now he is a few steps from being the best player on the team

[@RealMikeMiller13]

Love this channel, can you make a Norman Powell video? Extremely underrated player

[@n.o.n_tae]

man if Jimmy can stay healthy for a whole season I would consider the Heat as Eastern Conference champions. They match up well with the Celtics, Sixers, and Bucks. Plus they are grimey on defense and have so many options in transition.

[@clownoftheyear3200]

Adebayo is the goat 🐐

[@Nyxzonify]

His playing style is perfect for the 90's

[@mig2r]

Fried Chicken the exact opposite actually this the ideal prototypical big man for today. In the 90s it would be good like a Hassan Whiteside or rudy gobert type player

[@Nyxzonify]

@@mig2r i mean the physicality and the hunger to go inside the paint. Today, even bigs are settling for jumpers because they afraid to get injured

[@bigmemphismook9019]

Man I remember my friend telling me that Bam was the best player from that draft class and I didn't believe him on the predetermined notion that the center position is dead in the current NBA climate. Boy was I wrong. Dude can literally do everything on the court and he's smart being his years. He might be the next man up with no offense to Zion.

[@pabl0sauced0]

Bro i think this is like year 3 or 4. Imagine once his skills and defensive awareness are polished. The man is gonna be giannis like with a more reliable jumpshot

[@richardhodges5409]

His motor is crazy.

[@JLD8264]

Really good video!

[@juefeikuang8350]

great video!

[@jbmheat]

This man bam really be speed boosting

[@BWalker9313]

Bam on the block and his ability to pass and drive reminds me of Chris Webber. Webb’s my favourite player and I can definitely see the similarities. If he can develop a jump shot, he’ll be a super dangerous player

[@vauneoso3292]

His footwork is next level, definitely watched the likes of Kobe

[@yunan9610]

So skilled

[@OldSchool3pts]

Damn Bam

[@LostBoysBasketball]

I love this channel. I really do. ✊🏿

[@damiandamienov4733]

6:21 WOW

[@bennyyougo4150]

Pretty impressive

[@kingwarrior4898]

A taller Wade version!? 🔥😬👊

[@johnpaulramos7225]

not on speed

[@user-jc6gs2yy5f]

that's what's POINT CENTER

[@pepegagachi9358]

People calling him a train. I say he’s a fucking MONSTER TRUCK with his VERSATILITY and SPEED

[@jacksondowdle5217]

Bam is scary bro, watch out NBA 👀

[@draspen]

I was saying this a in recent years that he will be a better player than Markannen, and everyone laughed at me.

[@nylesreed6971]

Top Center in the league but underrated

[@michaelscofield4098]

bam is much better center than the others

[@nylesreed6971]

@@michaelscofield4098 hell yeah he's got so many guard like skills didn't know who he was until he got to the league tbh but he's definitely a top 5 center imo

[@nathanbrown3069]

He is number 5 beging jokic embiid KAT and Rudy gobert

[@michaelscofield4098]

@@nathanbrown3069 next season all those guys will crash by Adebayo

[@areyouacat1113]

next season's top center Jokić Bam Embiid Pj tucker 😂

[@kendalledwards6330]

Keep it comin any separation or midranges next ?

[@johnmarku3658]

6'10 center that can do a jumpshot dribble crosses u like he a guard is just unfair

[@halukguneysuabac7831]

And that's KD

[@johnmarku3658]

@@halukguneysuabac7831 he a center tho?

[@nikuballs108]

@@johnmarku3658 if you loot at kd height he as tall as serge ibaka

[@johnmarku3658]

@@nikuballs108 i know but my point is hes not a center

[@nikuballs108]

@@johnmarku3658 center and guard are just position.

[@EJ-lh9co]

Adebayo could be a small forward if he wanted to even tho he’s 255 which is pretty big,he’s only 6’9 and handles the ball like Paul George or D’Angelo Russell

[@gregoryfontela6233]

6'9 without shoes. He's 6'10, the NBA just has really weird inconsistency between who they list based on height without shoes and who they list based on height with shoes

[@jeebs9]

This is like the 4th KENTUCKY wildcat center to come out of no way with a skill set he never shown before. What is John Cal doing to these guys lol?

[@jarius9229]

Because in college you stuck in a system.

[@jeebs9]

@@jarius9229 I know that. I just think it's funny. That's all.

[@cosmicwarrior1857]

insanetion 97 I don’t think he sucks as much as he picks a role for them to excel in and marginalizes the rest of their talents. But to be fair that’s what it’ll be like for 95% of rookies when they get in the league. The vast majority of them aren’t going to be the #1 or #2 option on their teams. So in a way he’s preparing them for that nba style where u have to be unselfish. All those guys played like that in hs but u have to learn how to play with better players eventually if u want to improve.

[@nathanbrown3069]

@@ytalorafael9710 Tyrese Maxey had a decent season at Kentucky he averaged 13 points a game sure he was inefficient but alot of young college players are inefficient btw John calipari is a Hall of Fame coach and and one of the best in college basketball right now

[@nathanbrown3069]

@@ytalorafael9710 herro wasn't average he averaged 14 Points a game as a freshman

[@LoRReignS]

smart decision making.

[@richardramirez7563]

Bam must do Spinmove he is unguardable in the high post.

[@a83692128]

Bam: dwade with a 40inch vertical

[@Numberoneiosgameplay]

8:03 ON 👏 HIS 👏 HEAD 👏

[@blankface5866]

I miss the NBA so fucking much

[@callmechris.]

I have so many rookie cards of this dude

[@haake7137]

Most complete big in the modern nba.

[@knowledgeofself4]

My unanimous most improved player for the year. I would take him over Jokic any day

[@jeremiahpenaflor6996]

hes game style is like lebron strength with playmaker ability

[@AntwoneAntJackson]

7:31 BAM!

[@user-yx5sf7nw6r]

めちゃくちゃ良い動画でした☆高評価押させて頂きますね。 私はバトラー大好き野郎なんですが、もうヒート選手全員のハイライト動画作ってもらいたいですw

[@alexo8788]

If he just shoots better from three I could argue he’s the best center In the league.