Adebayo's numbers have been head-scratching as he has one of the worst true shooting percentages, which also measures the value of three-point shots and free throws, and even has been struggling close to the paint and restricted area. As he works to figure it out, he would express that his role on the offensive changes frequently.
As usual, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has taken on a lot of responsibilities this season. Adebayo is in his second season as the Heat’s captain. He’s also expected to anchor the Heat’s defense, box out and rebound at a high level, serve as a hub on the offensive end and make shots. Adebayo has done all of those things well, except make shots.
Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo didn’t mince words after his teammate, Terry Rozier III, stole a rebound during their 114-98 win on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors.
Jimmy Butler's time with the Miami Heat might well be coming to an end soon. The franchise has seemingly gotten tired of its disgruntled superstar's antics, with the Heat suspending Butler for seven games and announcing they'll be listening to trade offers.
Bam Adebayo on Jimmy Butler’s comments: “Think it’s a bad night all around…obviously he’s frustrated, he feels like he’s standing in the corner, so he’s got a lot of things going on in his corner…” #HeatNation
Bam Adebayo had 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists with two timely dunks down the stretch, and the Miami Heat snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Golden State Warriors 114-98.
Additional clarity offered on Butler’s suspension
Butler's All-Star teammate Bam Adebayo appeared to downplay Butler's comments as a result of frustration from the team's loss. “Think it’s a bad night all around," Adebayo said of Butler's comments. "Lose the game, obviously he’s frustrated, he feels like he’s standing in the corner, so he’s got a lot of things going on in his corner."
Bam Adebayo, who started the season slowly and underwhelmingly ... In this game, he became the fourth player in the Miami Heat’s franchise history to score 8,000 points. He trails only Glen Rice, Alonzo Mourning, and Dwyane Wade. He accomplished this ...
Tyler Herro scored 23 and Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 20 points in a 97-92 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday in Salt Lake City.