Bam Adebayo
Basketball player with Miami Heat
Born
July 18th, 1997
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player played center for the Miami Heat in the NBA. Achieved recognition as an All-Star and was part of the Heat team that reached the NBA Finals in 2020. Developed into a key player known for defensive skills and playmaking ability. Contributed to the team's success with strong rebounding and versatile scoring.
Selected as an NBA All-Star in 2020
Reached the NBA Finals with Miami Heat in 2020
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