Unlike Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo decided to defend the colors of the United States at the Tokyo Olympics. This is what ESPN announces, via his agent. Approached by Nigeria, the backbone of the Heat joins a half-dozen stars who have agreed to participate in the competition. They are Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Bradley Beal, Jayson Tatum and Devin Booker.
Failed in 2019 before the World Cup, Bam Adebayo will be revenge, and since this first failed experience with Team USA, he has taken on a whole new dimension, becoming All-Star and one of the best interiors in the NBA. Elected twice in a row in the Second All-Defensive Team, the backbone of the Heat could form a shock duo with Green in the paint, especially by their creative qualities in attack and their versatility in defense.
Still on the United States, Donovan Mitchell is expected to drop the invitation, preferring to focus on recovering and treating his sprained ankle. His teammate, Mike Conley Jr, is on his side ready to go to Tokyo if his physique allows it.
As for Devin Booker, qualifying for the NBA Finals could force him to reconsider his decision. But unlike the 2019 World Cup, the superstars want to defend their colors at the Olympics since The Athletic announces for its part that James Harden is also committed to the American federation! But injured in the hamstring during the series against the Bucks, will he have fully recovered?
On the other hand, Kyrie Irving should not be in the game, the leader preferring to treat his bruised ankle.
| Bam Adebayo | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Tirs | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Until | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2017-18 | MY | 69 | 20 | 51.2 | 0.0 | 72.1 | 1.7 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 6.9 |
| 2018-19 | MY | 82 | 23 | 57.6 | 20.0 | 73.5 | 2.0 | 5.3 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 8.9 |
| 2019-20 | MY | 72 | 34 | 55.7 | 14.3 | 69.1 | 2.4 | 7.8 | 10.2 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 15.9 |
| 2020-21 | MY | 64 | 34 | 57.0 | 25.0 | 79.9 | 2.2 | 6.7 | 9.0 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 18.7 |
| Total | 287 | 27 | 55.9 | 15.9 | 73.8 | 2.1 | 5.9 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 12.4 | |
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