Bam Adebayo Gets Real About Being Called the Scapegoat After the Heat's Terrible Start
- The Miami Heat dropped to 0-4 on Monday after a 113-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at Kaseya Center, extending their winless start despite adding two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and center Bam Adebayo.
- Miami ranks 27th in offensive rating, struggling to integrate Antetokounmpo and Adebayo; Adebayo averages 11.8 points on 40% shooting this season, down sharply from his 20.1 points per game last year.
- The Heat shot 56% from the foul line on Monday and missed 14 free throws, while the duo's minus-31.6 net rating in 71 minutes together underscores their on-court chemistry issues.
- Addressing criticism, center Bam Adebayo pushed back against being singled out, telling ESPN, "You know, it's funny how the outside noise wants to make me the scapegoat."
- Two-Time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo urged teammates to play with patience and confidence; Miami will attempt to break its losing streak against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
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Bam Adebayo sends message to critics after Heat's 0-4 start
After putting together one of the splashier offseasons in the NBA, the Miami Heat have stumbled out of the gate at 0-4 and are starting to hear from the critics. The Heat lost 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, ensuring newly-acquired forward Giannis Antetokounmpo still has not won a regular season game in a …
Bam Adebayo Says He Is Being Made 'Scapegoat' For Heat's 0-4 Start
Bam Adebayo says outside critics are unfairly blaming him for the Miami Heat's 0-4 start, the franchise's worst since the 2007-08 season. Adebayo spoke Monday following a 113-109 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Adebayo managed eight points on 3-of-10 shooting against Dallas and went 0-for-5 from 3-point range. "Can't overthink basketball," said Adebayo. "For me, my shot not going in. I'm not going to overthink that. "You know, it's funny how …
“I Know What I’m Capable Of”: Bam Adebayo Says He Is Being Scapegoated for Heat’s Embarrassing Start in Giannis Era
The Heat continue to struggle at the start of the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Miami suffered its fourth straight loss on Monday night, falling 113-109 to the Dallas Mavericks despite a triple-double performance from its newest superstar. Bam Adebayo, meanwhile, struggled to find his rhythm but is refusing to let the criticism get to him. He […]
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