Bam Adebayo

Edrice Femi "Bam" Adebayo has been a stalwart in the NBA, notably with the Miami Heat, since he was picked as the 14th overall in the 2017 NBA draft. His proficiency on the court is showcased through his numerous achievements, such as his first career triple-double on December 10, 2019, when he recorded 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. A testament to his skills, Adebayo was recognized on January 30, 2020, with his first NBA All-Star Game selection, a feat he would achieve three times as of 2025. In addition to his individual accolades, Adebayo was instrumental in propelling the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals during the 2019-2020 season.

Adebayo's defensive prowess has also been lauded, with selections to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team for three consecutive seasons from 2020 to 2022, and his first All-Defensive First Team in the 2023-24 NBA season. His performance in the playoffs is also noteworthy, recording his first career playoff triple-double during the 2023 NBA playoffs and tying with LeBron James for most playoff double-doubles in Miami Heat history. Beyond his regular season exploits, Adebayo's contributions extend to the NBA Finals, where he led the Miami Heat in scoring and rebounding during the 2023 Finals with averages of 21.8 points and 12.4 rebounds.

Outside of the NBA, Adebayo's success on the international stage is marked with two gold medals with the U.S. Olympic basketball team in 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris. A key milestone in his career was on March 10, 2026, when he scored 83 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, setting the second-highest scoring record in a single NBA game. Alongside Dwyane Wade, Adebayo is one of the only players to reach 10,000 career points in Heat history. He capped this off by breaking Rony Seikaly's record for the most double-doubles in Heat franchise history with his 222nd career double-double.