?He Sucks. Terrible Teammate?: Bam Adebayo Comically Throws Shade at Former 6?5 Heat Teammate

The Miami Heat are going to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in an intense matchup. However, what makes this faceoff more interesting is that Max Strus was a former Heat member and got traded to the Cavaliers. As a result, he is familiar with his upcoming opponents as he used to share a bond with them in the past.

One of those teammates spoke about him just before their matchup. And that player is none other than, Bam Adebayo. Safe to say he had a few colorful remarks to make about his former teammate.

Bam Adebayo comically roasts his former teammate

Bam Adebayo has been the driving force for the Miami Heat. The player is averaging 22.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game and showing off his skill set. Today before going into the match in an interview when he was asked about facing his former teammate, his reaction to that became viral instantly. He said, “He sucks. Bad teammate. Terrible teammate. Never want him on my team again.”

He said that in a humorous tone and added, “No, it?s definitely great to have Max.”.?Now what happens in the match is anyone’s guess, but even if one player gets traded and goes to another team, his bond can remain the same with his former teammates as well. An example of this is the bond between Adebayo and Strus, no bad blood just healthy competition.

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Even Strus has spoken about Adebayo in his early days at the Cavaliers to show respect for his former teammate. When he was asked about defending with Allen and Mobley’s combined presence, Strus expressed, “It makes my job easy. With guys protecting the rim like that, it just makes it easier to guard on the perimeter. Bam’s phenomenal at it as well, but JA’s probably the best in the league at protecting the rim”. However, now as their respective teams face each other, their competition starts as each athlete wants to attain glory for their franchise.

What can we expect from the Cavs vs Heat matchup?

The Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Miami Heat in a high-stakes Eastern Conference game at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. The Cavaliers are looking to keep their winning streak going after a stunning overtime success over the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the dangerous Miami Heat, who are currently on fire this season and are favorites to prolong their supremacy, stand in their way.

The Cavaliers proved their worth in an exciting 122-119 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley all provided outstanding performances to secure a decisive victory. The Miami Heat, on the other hand, cemented their fourth-place spot in the Eastern Conference with a dominant 118-100 victory against the Chicago Bulls. This is the first of the three meetings between the Cavs and the Heat this season. However, with a 76-50 all-time record in regular-season matches, the Heat have typically dominated the Cavaliers.

Basketball fans are looking forward to this matchup between two Eastern Conference powerhouses. The Cavaliers and Heat’s opposing styles and capabilities promise a nailbiting match where every shot, every pass, and every possession will have the power to turn the game.

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