"I Didn’t Know I Was Poor" Bam Adebayo Reveals His IMPOSSIBLE Journey To The NBA - To Inspire

“I want people to know who I am what I represent, and what I come from.” 2x NBA All Star an 4X All Defense Bam Adebayo’s early life in this trailer in rural North Carolina gave him edge he needed and helped make him into the superstar he is today. With the support of loving mother and a drive to be great Bam never forgot where he came from and is dominating the NBA as one of the top all around players in the game. Now he’s devoted to using his story to inspire the next generation. The Heat continue to make Finals appearances led by Bam and we can’t wait to see him get his first ring.
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[@prettybigplays]

his mom is the GOAT!

[@Killa_Cam3.5]

Facts💯

[@Ayyshaddy]

fax. assa heat fan, dis made me respect bam way more. hes humble

[@donkridingreligionchannel7528]

Yes

[@sherryjennings9542]

I feel him I'm 60yrs now, I never knew We were poor. We didn't live in the projects, but we did live in the hood. But when we walked in our house it was beautiful, I could write a book on my great mom. I get him and single mom deserve their Whoot Whoot. ❤

[@JessResourceful]

She definitely is an amazing lady. Super cool and worked hard.

[@terrencejackson9290]

Being poor is a state of mind. If you have a loving family structure that provides for you and molds you then you’re rich in culture and love. There are those who are born with a “silver spoon “ but wish for a strong family structure

[@atty.fernandog.madarcos8724]

"I didnt really know i was poor." Thats authentic. He was satisfied with his life. He was poor materially but rich emotionally 💯

[@metro2171]

Fascinating journey Bam , God is awesome Bro!! Your future is bright . Your mom is the real deal 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@thecoolrich]

His mom is the real MVP! SAw a press conference interview he answered the phone even in the middle of them asking him questions! That really just goes to show the amount of love he has for his mother!!!

[@dagooddabaddaugly3158]

Mom Is a HERO...Responsible, go-getter, Great work ethics...She Loves Him So she found a way...

[@MackMittenzTV]

Damn, I didnt know Bam was from NC. I also grew up in a mobile home in the country in NC. I had hoop dreams but god had other plans for me. I ended up joining the Army and serving over 8 years with two deployments. Now I travel the world and day trade stocks. I will never forget where I come from! That just fuels me to go harder in life!...SALUTE to Bam!

[@brodrickcrawford5296]

A LOT OF PEOPLE CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT SOME OF THESE REAL BLACK MOTHERS GO THROUGH. SHE DID A DAM GOOD JOB RAISING THIS YOUNG MAN. BLACK MOTHER'S STRONG.❤❤❤❤

[@VantaBlackin]

Thank you. You’re right. We all somehow become the worst example of one they’ve ever seen in their heads for some reason. It’s weird to me. I’m like so who’s raising all these Black men you hear talk about how much they love their moms if we’re all trash? 🤔

[@HoopDiamonds]

A true testament of having a vision beyond your environment. 🔥

[@DarwentDesign]

Dope to see how far he's come 🙌

[@KJM3SMG]

I like this dude now, knowing how chill he is

[@Idkbruh5]

One of the most humble guys in the league. And a certified killer on the court!

[@Catch_XXII]

I dont know about Killer yet. He's working on that. But he will get there.

[@kccoleman7339]

⁠@@Catch_XXIIthis is a testament to what Bam was saying about people not valuing the defensive side of the ball enough. He is absolutely a killer on the defensive side of the ball.

[@Catch_XXII]

@@kccoleman7339 okay I give you that. Honestly best defender in the league in my opinion. I thought " Killer" was a reference to his offensive approach.

[@hsusyehsh]

Deferential a gd player, a kill lol stop it

[@suaveknight5199]

Naw he's no killer on the court.

[@FMOON20]

To make it to the NBA is one thing. To make it from his circumstances is another. He's already a legend to me.

[@ianbatista631]

Definitely deserves that ring!

[@Slamer20]

Best all around center in the league. Whata come up!

[@NiceDiggz]

He is what North Carolina is and how tough it is to be something

[@alexking2476]

I love well spoken young black men. Big fan and supporter now for sure. Thank you for representing yourself so well. Very cool.

[@TheGaston213]

My favorite player ❤🔥🦁🦍 Heat Nation

[@troopdsgn]

Now I see why he’s so intense 🐐

[@PlaymakerNyrie]

championship incoming 😳

[@l8rdlordz797]

BAM is my Fav player he's 100💪💪💪

[@martindominguez1518]

Deserves everything he got. Didn’t know this about him, good for you bam 😊 god bless his mama

[@kvalrie6]

I don't know you. But I am proud of you. Thank God for a loving mother❤

[@chrisbailey9377]

I love that he played at UK. I wish he could had stayed longer but don't blame him at all. Kid was a class act. I'm happy for him.

[@PlaymakerHoops]

Wow! What an inspirational story!

[@joshokamoo2106]

i am not a heat fan but i respect Bam Adebayo on and off the Court ! we need you the raptors

[@meinkraft2284]

Moms are the real MVP

[@redroc727]

Lots of stories like this, this is his & so inspiring to hear. Not a Heat fan but I’m a fan of his.

[@philldagreat1283]

We share the same hometown..Beaufort County NC 252..the water different out there 💪🏾💯

[@adriennem1003]

Amazing story

[@robinshaul4069]

Love from Miami,you represent us and we not all about the money,you chilling in the hood.Plz plz,get dame to come,love you and Butler.Your a champion,my heart,we love you on the court,my kind of people,the Miami heat,heat nation!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@williammurrayjr.4051]

HEAT NATION

[@aandk2594]

A little off topic, but dang, I that 2017 Draft class pic... I forgot how stacked that year was. Wow... Mad respect Bam!

[@earllee765]

Respect to Bam Bam and his family he came a long way.when he was in high school I seen him play a small town team pamlico and I knew he was going pro

[@synthiawilson941]

Respect,great n moral of story is never give up n no matter what obstacles we’re facing,mom did her thanggggg

[@flamboyantangel9082]

Love his story. Keep going.

[@juicehighsmith390]

Played against bro in a game head to head in high school when we were on JV. Riverside knights in Williamston NC vs Northside High😂😂😂 doubt he’d ever remember me thoe.crazy to see how far bro went. Big up’s to you bro. Love to see anybody from where we come from make it

[@thetruth8280]

Beautiful Story... God Bless him and his Mother👍🙏

[@Sports21all]

Love this. Inspirational

[@yvonne2965]

Bam is the Real Deal .. Respect & 💕💕💕

[@omi3057]

We love you here in heat nation Bam!

[@shawncarter7307]

Congratulations on your success💯

[@tevinpowell242]

Your already a champion bam and your mom is the mvp your story is inspirational 😢

[@prettybigplays]

what a story!

[@tatiannaiskandarian4953]

What an amazing interview! He is one of the greatest humans 🙏🏻

[@chrisjoseph6491]

dick riding is crazy hes a hooper les chill

[@kennybrownjr3991]

9th Place at his rate and age is crazy! Keep striving Mr. Bam Love seeing content like this! Love the NBA!💙

[@VirgIl42014321]

man i love this guy im so happy my hometown team drafted this guy he is the epitome of a diamond in the rough

[@timothyhartsfield2801]

Much respect for this young man

[@pfv1247]

He is so Bamsome!

[@joseyeastwood]

How old is Bam his childhood pictures look like they were taken in the 1960s 😂

[@teresaboykin4861]

Amen 🙏 keep it up young man

[@elleryhall8914]

Salute Mama Adebayo!

[@Rissa91]

Inspirational

[@GNap-bg2dq]

Nice..Keep it up Bro..Good luck

[@rasheawhite3644]

Hi, Bam!😊 Good to see you! Bam... if we are honest... all 1st generation of wealth and success had to build from the ground up. Now you are one of the best and top NBA basketball players. People only see the glory, but they need to hear the whole story.👌🏾💯🥰

[@lvmsoundwave2923]

We love Bam. Great dude, great teammate! I could see him being a Heat lifer like Udonis 💯🏀

[@kincamell]

Gratitude

[@drdre3824]

That was a masterful documentary! Thank you so much!! 😭❤. It's known that pro athletes have to struggle to make it there. But hearing Bam walk us through the journey (and what he was thinking) was powerful.

[@KarmaisaBitch2]

Yes Sir tell them Bam Bam Baby

[@Jen_Wick]

Respect

[@salem9341]

Great all round basketball player

[@TheGaston213]

HEAT NATION ‼️🔥🔥🔥

[@mattilodigwe5]

🔥🔥

[@tannernotch9499]

fucking love Bam

[@tsk_sebas05]

Yeah Bam talk that talk boy let em know the facts

[@jacquelineperry8515]

Sometime you have to go thru some thing to get were you need to be in life.just don’t get stuck in the past it’s gone live in today.

[@de1738]

❤

[@uchechi13ogbonna]

🙏🏾✝️💚

[@oneautumnleaff2119]

just like me frfr, small trailer, NC.

[@robinshaul4069]

What's wrong with trailers,I love mine.Its more cute then a house and fun❤

[@brotherd9904]

buckets is the LEADER but bam is the HEART

[@TheGaston213]

My boi is a pure bredded DOG

[@whatsupfoo4592]

Thumbnail looking like Dwight Howard

[@donkridingreligionchannel7528]

Wow

[@wodiii]

DPOY ON THE WAY

[@jampeanutbutter]

he practiced a lot

[@Valleyboi916]

Come play with Fox 🦊 come to Sacramento 🤙🏽

[@bman7452]

If you didn’t realize you were poor…then you were not.

[@dannykingz1897]

Dude said 60% of players on team undrafted lmao you need math brotha.

[@calebmccrary1320]

Now I see why him and Dame click

[@curtisfreeman4775]

REAL RECOGNIZE REAL

[@JanelleC717]

I'm rooting for this guy after watching this -- except when he plays the Cavs! ha!

[@jdagreat4595]

He look like d howard

[@gettinbacktothemoney]

Damn didn’t know he was from nc what part he was in

[@mateohustle]

Out there past Goldsboro. Man country as hell lol

[@gettinbacktothemoney]

@@mateohustle damn shit crazy cause I literally live 20 mins away in Clayton didn’t know he from there

[@mateohustle]

I didn’t know till like last year when somebody said he went to high school in High Point! I would never guessed that frfr

[@gettinbacktothemoney]

@@mateohustle shit thought the nigga came from Africa or something 😂

[@KingCoze212]

Raleigh over here

[@MuDills]

I thought bam was from nj

[@djsthemetereman]

I'm thinking the same thing he was born in Newark & played ball there which is something I found out a few years ago

[@maxsolman1012]

Need him in bkn

[@marvinwills2508]

Stop lying 🤥.....