Draymond Green And Bam Adebayo: A Formidable Inside Duo For U.S. Men’s Basketball
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
6'9"
Age
27
Hometown
Newark, NJ
Education
University of Kentucky
Quick Facts
Son of Marilyn Blount and John Adebayo
- Full name is Edrice Femi Adebayo but goes by the nickname “Bam,” which was given to him at the age of one after flipping over a table while watching The Flintstones, resembling the character Bamm-Bamm Rubble
Averaged 18.9 points, 13.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, and 1.5 assists as a senior in high school (Won NCISSA State Championship title)
Named 2016 North Carolina Mr. Basketball, North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year and All-USA Boys Basketball second team
- Attended the University of Kentucky for one season (2016-17).
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian; 2-time Olympic medalist (2 gold)
- Olympic Games Paris 2024, gold (Team - Men)
- Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, gold (Team - Men)
Career Highlights
- Participated in the 2019 USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Training camp Aug. 5-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Two-time NBA All-Star (2020, 2023), four-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020-23)
Selected No. 14 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat
- Has played for the Miami Heat for his entire career (7 seasons as of 2023)
Bam Adebayo Photos#
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