Oh No He Didn't: Bam Adebayo on wanting to win DPOY: "I can't worry about that cause it's political...I don't wanna beg my way to it. If I get I get cool"

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The Heat’s environment, known for its structure and accountability, has allowed Jaquez to learn from established stars like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, whose contrasting styles teach lessons on both ends of the floor. “[Tyler] Herro just takes so many eyes off us other guys,” Jaquez told RG.org. “The defense is always so occupied with him. He’s got such big gravity on the offensive end, and being able to grow as a playmaker and decision-maker — that’s really taken his game to the next level, for sure.” He added that Adebayo’s impact goes beyond statistics. “Just [Bam Adebayo’s] ability on the defensive end — he can switch one through five and be so disruptive,” Jaquez said. “He’s everywhere. And then offensively, he can really score the ball, make plays, and do everything. When you’ve got a guy like that on your team, it makes your life easier, for sure.” Responsible Gaming | Oct. 31, 2025

First a competitive loss in Orlando. Then a record-setting blowout victory in Memphis. And then Sunday at Kaseya Center, a 115-107 smackdown of the rival New York Knicks in the home opener. At 2-1 with the Charlotte Hornets up next at home on Tuesday night, the Heat continue to evolve with their running game even as they play in the absence of sidelined All-Star guard Tyler Herro. With Norman Powell pacing that starters and Jaime Jaquez Jr. juicing the bench, the Heat held off a late Knicks rally and withstood 37 points from Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. Powell led the Heat with 29 points, with Heat center Bam Adebayo, on an uneven 5-of-15 shooting night, adding 19 points and 13 rebounds from the first unit. South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Oct. 26, 2025

Even having fallen out of the playing rotation after last season’s struggles, Terry Rozier remained popular with teammates. That, Heat captain Bam Adebayo said, also made Friday morning’s shootaround feel unusual. “You support him, through and through. That’s our brother at the end of the day,” Adebayo said. “It felt kind of weird in him not being here, actually, because he’s usually the first person I get to talk to in the morning, and he brings that great energy to our team.” South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Oct. 24, 2025

Ira Winderman: In the wake of A’ja Wilson's Thursday induction into the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame, where she called Bam Adebayo her "boyfriend," Adebayo, who was in attendance, with a smile said at today's shootaround, "I don't know where that came from. I'm just the favorite Olympian. But great to be recognized behind the scenes, and just keep doing what I do behind the scenes." Twitter @IraHeatBeat | Oct. 24, 2025

Anthony Chiang: Bam Adebayo is not playing in tonight's scrimmage, but he is out shooting left-handed threes during warmups. So that's a good sign two nights after suffering a knee contusion. x.com | Oct. 15, 2025

Bam Adebayo on seeing A’ja Wilson win the WNBA Championship: “That’s the thing about shared success. You’re blessed to see somebody have that much success, somebody who they compare to Bill Russell and you talk about how much greatness that they have” reddit | Oct. 14, 2025

Ira Winderman: Heat now confirm Adebayo will not return with his right knee contusion. x.com | Oct. 13, 2025

Ira Winderman: So still zero preseason minutes together with Bam Adebayo and Kel'el Ware. Erik Spoelstra, "Well, we did see some good moments with them last year and I'll continue to be open to it. We're looking at some other things right now, but all things are on the table." Twitter @IraHeatBeat | Oct. 12, 2025

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