Bam Adebayo is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat in the NBA as of November 2024. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) and weighing 255 pounds (116 kg), he plays as a center. Bam Adebayo played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats before being selected by the Miami Heat with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
He has been chosen as an NBA All-Star three times, in 2020, 2023, and 2024. Additionally, he has been recognized as a four-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team honoree and was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2024. During his college career, Adebayo received honors such as being named a McDonald's All-American in 2016 and winning the title of North Carolina Mr. Basketball in the same year. Adebayo has also represented the United States in international competitions. He was selected for the 2020 Olympic team and won a gold medal.
Bam Adebayo's Injuries
Bam Adebayo has suffered several injuries since his NBA debut in 2017, causing him to miss numerous games over the years.
As per Spotrac, here is the list of Bam Adebayo's injuries as of November 14, 2024:
| Date of Injury | Injury Name | Description |
| March 20, 2024 - March 21, 2024 | Back | Out for 1 game due to back soreness. |
| December 02, 2023 - December 17, 2023 | Hip | Missed 7 games due to a left hip contusion and subsequent aggravation. |
| November 25, 2023 - November 27, 2023 | Hip | Out for 1 game due to a mild hip strain. |
| November 22, 2023 - November 23, 2023 | Hip | Out for 1 game to manage hip discomfort. |
| October 30, 2023 - October 31, 2023 | Hip | Out for 1 game due to hip soreness. |
| April 07, 2023 - April 08, 2023 | Quad | Out for 1 game due to a right quadriceps strain. |
| April 01, 2023 - April 03, 2023 | Hip | Out for 1 game to manage hip soreness. |
| January 10, 2023 - January 11, 2023 | Wrist | Out for 1 game due to a right wrist sprain. |
| December 26, 2022 - December 27, 2022 | Illness | Out for 1 game due to non-COVID illness. |
| December 15, 2022 - December 16, 2022 | Knee | Out for 1 game due to left knee soreness. |
| November 16, 2022 - November 19, 2022 | Knee | Missed 2 games due to a left knee contusion. |
| April 10, 2022 - April 10, 2022 | Health Protocols | Out for 1 game due to league health and safety protocols. |
| December 01, 2021 - January 16, 2022 | Thumb | Missed 22 games due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb. |
| November 15, 2021 - November 17, 2021 | Knee | Missed 2 games due to left knee soreness. |
| October 30, 2021 - November 01, 2021 | Knee | Out for 1 game due to knee inflammation. |
| April 19, 2021 - April 20, 2021 | Knee | Out for 1 game due to right knee soreness. |
| March 04, 2021 - March 15, 2021 | Knee | Missed 4 games due to a left knee strain. |
| January 12, 2021 - January 15, 2021 | Health Protocols | Missed 2 games due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. |
| March 27, 2018 - March 28, 2018 | Ankle | Out for 1 game due to a sprained right ankle. |
Major injuries Bam Adebayo sustained in the NBA
Throughout his career, Bam Adebayo has suffered some major injuries, including thumb and hand injuries, which briefly sidelined him from several games.
Thumb (December 2021 - January 2022)
In December 2021, Bam Adebayo suffered his first major injury since his NBA debut, a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb. The injury occurred on November 29, 2021, during a game against the Denver Nuggets according to NBA's website. Despite playing 35 minutes and recording a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds, Adebayo initially downplayed the injury.
However, further evaluation revealed the severity, and he underwent surgery at the Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center in Los Angeles. This injury sidelined him for 22 games from December 1, 2021, to January 16, 2022. He returned on January 17, 2022, in a game against the Toronto Raptors as per Basketball Reference.
Hip (December 2023)
On October 28, 2023, Adebayo sustained a left hip contusion during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which ultimately led to missed time in December. According to Bleacher Report, he re-aggravated the injury in a game against the Indiana Pacers on November 30, resulting in him sitting out seven games between December 2, 2023, and December 17, 2023. After a rehabilitation process, Adebayo made his return on December 18, 2023, against the Timberwolves as per Basketball Reference.
FAQs on Bam Adebayo
A. Bam Adebayo plays as a center and power forward for the Miami Heat.
A. Bam Adebayo is 6'9" (2.06 meters) tall and weighs 255 lbs (116 kg).
A. Bam Adebayo was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA, on July 18, 1997.
A. Bam Adebayo played one season of college basketball at the University of Kentucky before declaring for the NBA Draft in 2017.
A. Bam Adebayo was selected by the Miami Heat with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft.
