All the latest on Miami Heat Center Bam Adebayo including news, stats, records & history.
Bam Adebayo made headlines in 2026 for scoring 83 points in a single game, passing Kobe Bryant for the second most points in a single game, behind only Wilt Chamberlain (100). Adebayo was one of the least likely players to pass Kobe, due to never scoring over 41 points in a single game prior to his 83.
Player Information
Name | Edrice "Bam" Femi Adebayo |
Age | 29 |
Height | 6' 9" |
Weight | 260 lbs |
Birthday | July 18, 1997 |
Birthplace | Newark, NJ |
Position | Center |
Number | #13 |
College | Kentucky |
Drafted | 2017: Round 1, Pick 14 (MIA) |
Pro Experience | 9 seasons |
Team(s) | Miami Heat (2017-) |
Bam's Career Stats
Stats entering the 2026-27 NBA season.
PPG | 16.2 |
RPG | 9.0 |
APG | 3.6 |
FG% | 52.2% |
3P% | 31.6% |
Bam's NBA Single-Game Career Highs
Stats entering the 2026-27 NBA season.
Points | 83 (2025/26) |
Rebounds | 21 (Multiple) |
Assists | 11 (Multiple) |
Blocks | 6 (2023/24) |
Bam's NBA Awards & Honors
2025-26 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy (Social Justice Champion)
All Defensive First Team (2024)
5x All Defensive Second Team (2020-23, 2026)
3x All-Star (2020, 2023, 2024)
Bam's Salary and Contract
Bam signed a three-year $161,352,000 veteran maximum contract extension with the Miami Heat. He makes an average annual salary of $53,784,000, and has a player option ahead of the 2028/29 season.
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