Bam Adebayo, born on July 18, 1997, in Newark, New Jersey, is a professional basketball player currently playing as a Center and Power Forward for the Miami Heat in the NBA. Standing at 6-9 (206 cm) and weighing 255 lbs (115 kg), Adebayo was drafted by the Miami Heat in the 1st round (14th pick, 14th overall) of the 2017 NBA Draft.
During his career, Adebayo has averaged 16.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He has earned over $105 million playing professional basketball, with a salary of $32.6 million in 2024. Adebayo has played for the Heat for 7 years and made his NBA debut on October 18, 2017.
Adebayo attended Northside in Pinetown, North Carolina, High Point Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina, and played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. Known by nicknames such as Bam Bam and Bamonte, Adebayo has established himself as a key player for the Heat.
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