The 2019-20 season saw the meteoric rise of a new star in Bam Adebayo. He was decent in his first two years but burst onto the scene averaging [https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/adebaba01.html] 15.9 points, 5.1 assists and 10.5 rebounds. The Heat recently drafted another aggressive forward in Precious Achiwua. Bam was recently asked about what his advice to his fellow rookie forward would be. He said, “I got yelled a lot in my rookie year.” He added, “Stay ready, until you get ready. That will be the quote I pass on to P.” When asked which teammates yelled at him, Adebayo [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bam-adebayo/] said, “The two Sons of Miami.” The teammates Adebayo is referring to here are Dwyane Wade [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dwyane-wade/] and Udonis Haslem. Both Wade and Haslem have spent the majority of their career playing for the Heat. They are a testimony of the Heat culture and were the two big veterans tasked to familiarize the new additions like Adebayo to the Heat. Under the veterans’ leadership, the rookies like Adebayo and Robinson developed into crucial players for the team. CAN THE MIAMI HEAT BE THE BEST IN THE EAST? When the Miami Heat entered the 2019-20 playoffs, now much was expected of them. To everyone’s shock the Heat steam-rolled everyone in the East and were a big problem for the Lakers. If not for the injury to Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/goran-dragic/], the series could have been much more close. This off-season, the Heat have been one of the most silent teams. They have re-signed some important players and added a great replacement guard in Avery Bradley. Lonzo Ball Bam Adebayo [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-12-15T012351Z_757425948_MT1USATODAY15315833_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT.jpg]Dec 14, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) battle for a loose ball during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports This time around, the East has become much more competitive. With a healthy duo Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets have emerged as new favorites in the East. Even the existing teams have strengthened. The 76ers lacked three-point shooting, but this offseason added Seth Curry and Danny Green. The Bucks have also upgraded their roster by bringing in Jrue Holiday. If the younger players like Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tyler-herro/] can continue to develop, the Heat still can be a top team, but to become the Best in the East will be pretty difficult this time around. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Miami Heat 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Miami Heat, owned by Micky Arison, is part of the NBA's Eastern Conference. They belong to the Southeast Division along with the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Orlando Magic. 
<img class="size-full wp-image-381877 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200918200139/miami-heat-logo-1-1.jpg" alt="" width="1600" height="900" />

<h2 style="text-align: center">History</h2>
The Miami Heat entered the<a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> NBA</a> in 1988 as an expansion team along with the Charlotte Hornets. They reached the Playoffs only twice in the first eight years, but fell in the first round on both occasions. 
In the 1995 season, they were acquired by Carnival Cruise Lines and saw a turnaround in fortunes. In the next season, they reached the Conference Finals, following Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. En route, they cobbled up a 32-9 way record, earning them the moniker "Road Warriors." 
The Miami Heat constantly fell to the New York Knicks in the Playoffs between 1998-2000, before dropping off until the acquisition of Dwyane Wade in 2003. They made four consecutive Playoffs and won their maiden NBA title in 2006. A year later they were swept in the first playoff series.
This was the beginning of a slump in their fortunes. The team notched up an abysmal 15-67 league record in 2007-08. They made the Playoffs again in the next 2 years but didn't achieve success until the formation of the Big 3 in 2010. 
Miami Heat used the $48 million cap space and recruited LeBron James and Chris Bosh. They reached four consecutive finals and won two championships in 2012 and 2013. 
<img class="size-full wp-image-303240 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200630121535/2-dwyane-wade-chris-bosh-and-lebron-james-issac-baldizon.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="613" />
After LeBron James' departure, they made the Playoffs just twice. In the first year, the Miami Heat became the first team since the 2005 season's Los Angeles Lakers to miss out on the Playoffs after featuring in the previous final. 
<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/" rel="noopener noreferrer">LeBron James</a> (2012, 2013) is the only Miami Heat player to win the league MVP award. The legendary Pat Riley currently serves as the president of the Heat, while Erik Spoelstra has been the trusted head coach since 2008. In the 2021-22 season, Spoelstra is leading the side to great heights, as they are topping the Eastern Conference at the halfway mark.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Team's Sponsors</h2>
The Miami Heat have Ultimate Software as their main sponsors, who advertise on their uniforms. Besides the technology company, Miami has partnerships with companies such as Tissot, <a href="https://sponsorpitch.com/properties/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dell</a>, and several other companies.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Founded </td>
<td style="text-align: center">1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Eastern</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Southeast</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Pat Riley</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">General Manager</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Andy Elisburg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Erik Spoelstra</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena </td>
<td style="text-align: center">American Airlines Arena</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Championships (3)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(2006, 2012, 2013)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (6)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (14)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/heat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/heat</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Miami Heat 2021-22 Roster</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
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<td>14</td>
<td>Tyler Herro</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>January 20, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>55</td>
<td>Duncan Robinson</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>April 22, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Kyle Guy</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>167</td>
<td>August 11, 1997</td>
</tr>
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<td>17</td>
<td>P.J. Tucker</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>May 5, 1985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Dewayne Dedmon</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>August 12, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Bam Adebayo</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>July 18, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Kyle Lowry</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-0</td>
<td>196</td>
<td>March 25, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>KZ Okpala</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>April 28, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22</td>
<td>Jimmy Butler</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>September 14, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Markieff Morris</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>September 2, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Caleb Martin</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>September 28, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30</td>
<td>Chris Silva</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>234</td>
<td>September 19, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>KZ Okpala</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>April 28, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Gabe Vincent</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>June 14, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>77</td>
<td>Omer Yurtseven</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>7-0</td>
<td>264</td>
<td>June 19, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>31</td>
<td>Max Strus</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>March 28, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>40</td>
<td>Udonis Haslem</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>June 9, 1980</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Miami Heat 2021-22 Starting Lineup</h2>
Gabe Vincent (G)
Duncan Robinson (G)
Jimmy Butler (F)
P.J. Tucker (F)
Bam Adebayo (C)

Miami Heat

Miami Heat 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Miami Heat, owned by Micky Arison, is part of the NBA&#8217;s Eastern Conference. They belong to the Southeast Division along with the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Orlando Magic.  History The Miami Heat entered the NBA in 1988 as an expansion team along with the Charlotte Hornets. They reached the Playoffs only twice in the first eight years, but fell in the first round on both occasions.  In the 1995 season, they were acquired by Carnival Cruise Lines and saw a turnaround in fortunes. In the next season, they reached the Conference Finals, following Michael Jordan&#8217;s Chicago Bulls. En route, they cobbled up a 32-9 way record, earning them the moniker &#8220;Road Warriors.&#8221; The Miami Heat constantly fell to the New York Knicks in the Playoffs between 1998-2000, before dropping off until the acquisition of Dwyane Wade in 2003. They made four consecutive Playoffs and won their maiden NBA title in 2006. A year later they were swept in the first playoff series. This was the beginning of a slump in their fortunes. The team notched up an abysmal 15-67 league record in 2007-08. They made the Playoffs again in the next 2 years but didn&#8217;t achieve success until the formation of the Big 3 in 2010.  Miami Heat used the $48 million cap space and recruited LeBron James and Chris Bosh. They reached four consecutive finals and won two championships in 2012 and 2013.  After LeBron James&#8217; departure, they made the Playoffs just twice. In the first year, the Miami Heat became the first team since the 2005 season&#8217;s Los Angeles Lakers to miss out on the Playoffs after featuring in the previous final.  LeBron James (2012, 2013) is the only Miami Heat player to win the league MVP award. The legendary Pat Riley currently serves as the president of the Heat, while Erik Spoelstra has been the trusted head coach since 2008. In the 2021-22 season, Spoelstra is leading the side to great heights, as they are topping the Eastern Conference at the halfway mark. Team&#8217;s Sponsors The Miami Heat have Ultimate Software as their main sponsors, who advertise on their uniforms. Besides the technology company, Miami has partnerships with companies such as Tissot, Dell, and several other companies. Achievements and History  Founded  1988  Conference Eastern  Division  Southeast  President Pat Riley  General Manager Andy Elisburg  Head Coach  Erik Spoelstra  Arena  American Airlines Arena  Championships (3) (2006, 2012, 2013)  Conference Titles (6) (2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2020)  Division Titles (14) (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020)  Website www.nba.com/heat  Miami Heat 2021-22 Roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date  14 Tyler Herro SG 6-5 195 January 20, 2000  55 Duncan Robinson SF 6-7 215 April 22, 1994  5 Kyle Guy SG 6-1 167 August 11, 1997  17 P.J. Tucker PF 6-5 245 May 5, 1985  21 Dewayne Dedmon C 7-0 245 August 12, 1989  13 Bam Adebayo C 6-9 255 July 18, 1997  7 Kyle Lowry PG 6-0 196 March 25, 1986  11 KZ Okpala PF 6-8 215 April 28, 1999  22 Jimmy Butler SF 6-7 230 September 14, 1989  8 Markieff Morris PF 6-9 245 September 2, 1989  16 Caleb Martin SF 6-5 205 September 28, 1995  30 Chris Silva PF 6-8 234 September 19, 1996  11 KZ Okpala PF 6-8 215 April 28, 1999  2 Gabe Vincent PG 6-3 200 June 14, 1996  77 Omer Yurtseven C 7-0 264 June 19, 1998  31 Max Strus SF 6-5 215 March 28, 1996  40 Udonis Haslem C 6-8 235 June 9, 1980  Miami Heat 2021-22 Starting Lineup Gabe Vincent (G) Duncan Robinson (G) Jimmy Butler (F) P.J. Tucker (F) Bam Adebayo (C)

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Bam Adebayo 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Bam Adebayo is a six-foot-nine power forward/center who plays for Miami Heat in the NBA. Adebayo was born on July 18, 1997, to Marilyn Blount and John Adebayo in Newark, New Jersey. He was selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Draft. 

[caption id="attachment_521869" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521869" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120232853/2020-12-24T002436Z_2111884541_MT1USATODAY15354823_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MIAMI-HEAT-AT-ORLANDO-MAGIC.jpg" alt="Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo " width="1920" height="1170" /> Dec 23, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) guards against Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) during the first quarter of the game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Adebayo grew up with his parents as a child but became distant from his father after his mother moved to New Jersey when he was just seven. “For much of Adebayo’s early life, he did not want to acknowledge his Nigerian roots because his father did not play a strong role in his upbringing.” (H/T <a href="https://theundefeated.com/features/miami-heat-bam-adebayo-is-embracing-his-name-and-his-nigerian-heritage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Undefeated</a>). 

Adebayo was called ‘Bam Bam’ as a kid and he attended Northside High School in North Carolina. He put up tremendous numbers as a junior and averaged 32.2 points and 21.0 rebounds per game. 

However, Adebayo transferred to High Point Christian Academy, where he earned massive recognition as a senior. He was named 2016’s North Carolina Mr. Basketball and featured in the Jordan Brand Classic and the McDonald’s All-American game. 

The five-star high school recruit then committed to the University of Kentucky when here massively honed his skills. The towering forward impressed in his freshman year and played alongside the likes of De’Aaron Fox, Wenyen Gabriel, and Malik Monk. 

Adebayo declared for the 2017 NBA draft after <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/edrice-adebayo-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">averaging </a>13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in his only year as a Wildcat. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Bam Adebayo NBA Career</h2>
<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/miami-heat/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Miami Heat</a> selected Adebayo with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He then signed a rookie contract with the team and began displaying his talents in the Summer League. He came off the bench as a rookie and <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/adebaba01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shot 51.2%</a> from the field during the regular season. 

Adebayo featured in all 82 games as a sophomore but started just 28 of them. His efficiency was on the rise, which was indeed great news for the Heat. His defensive skills began to take a solid stand on the court, and the 2019/20 season really saw Adebayo break out on the scene. 

[caption id="attachment_521870" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521870" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120232912/2020-12-24T025120Z_17273146_MT1USATODAY15355495_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MIAMI-HEAT-AT-ORLANDO-MAGIC.jpg" alt="Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo " width="1920" height="1281" /> Dec 23, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) dunks the ball during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Erik Spoelstra made Adebayo a stater in his third year, and he didn’t disappoint. Adebayo notched up his first career triple-double and became a valuable defensive stopper. His terrific stop on Jayson Tatum during the playoffs earned Miami a spot in the finals. 

His incredible displays during the regular-season earned him a runner-up finish in the 2019 MIP award, but Adebayo was largely unable to contribute in the 2020 NBA Finals due to a neck injury. He <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/bam-adebayo-2020-playoffs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">averaged </a>17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 19 playoff games. 

His impressive performance added to his strengths in the NBA 2K game as well. Adebayo first featured in the 2K218 edition with an overall rating of 75. But he’s now <a href="https://www.2kratings.com/bam-adebayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rated 87</a> in NBA 2K21, which is a massive improvement in three years. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Major Achievements </h2>
NBA All-Star (2020)

NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020)

Second-team All-SEC (2017)

SEC All-Freshman team (2017)

McDonald's All-American (2016)

Jordan Brand Classic (2016)

North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2016)
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Bam Adebayo NBA Stats</h2>
Adebayo has been a rising star in the league. His two-way excellence makes his game look dominating and effective. Adebayo has been a crucial member of the Heat’s roster, adding massive depth on both ends of the court. Currently, in the 2020-21 season, Adebayo is averaging 19.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.

[caption id="attachment_521871" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-521871" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210120233100/2021-01-07T025121Z_1279139408_MT1USATODAY15405023_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT.jpg" alt="Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo " width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 6, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) shoots the ball in front of Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Bam Adebayo Current Contract</h2>
The 2017 draft class earned big bucks during the 2020 offseason, and Adebayo is one of them. He signed a <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2020/11/24/bam-adebayo-five-year-contract-extension-miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rookie max extension contract </a>with the Heat, which will see him earning $163 million through five years. It is reported that the value can skyrocket up to $195.6 million. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Bam Adebayo 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements </h2>
A solid amount is unavailable on Adebayo’s total net worth, but he is set to make a fortune through his newly signed contract. He would have earned a total of <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/miami-heat/edrice-adebayo-23609/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$13,799,892</a> in 2021 via salary. Furthermore, he earned an endorsement deal with Nike right in his rookie season and continues to sport their sneakers. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Bam Adebayo NBA Sneaker Contract</h2>
Bam Adebayo has been wearing <a href="https://ballershoesdb.com/players/bam-adebayo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nike sneakers</a> since his NBA debut in 2017. He signed an endorsement deal with the brand but is yet to receive a signature edition. 

Adebayo recently donned Giannis Antetokounmpo’s signatures: ‘Nike Zoom Freak 2’ and has worn Kobe Bryant’s sneakers as well. 
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Age
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">Marital Status</td>
<td>
Unmarried
</td>
</tr>
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Children
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">–</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">NBA Championship Rings</td>
<td>
–
</td>
</tr>
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Nationality
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">American</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Height</td>
<td>
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
</td>
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Weight
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">255 lb (116 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">Wingspan</td>
<td>
7’1” (2.17 m)
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">How to contact Bam Adebayo</h2>
Bam Adebayo Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bam1of1/?hl=en">bam1of1</a>
Bam Adebayo Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Bam1of1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@Bam1of1</a>

Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Bam Adebayo is a six-foot-nine power forward/center who plays for Miami Heat in the NBA. Adebayo was born on July 18, 1997, to Marilyn Blount and John Adebayo in Newark, New Jersey. He was selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.  Dec 23, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) guards against Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) during the first quarter of the game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Adebayo grew up with his parents as a child but became distant from his father after his mother moved to New Jersey when he was just seven. “For much of Adebayo’s early life, he did not want to acknowledge his Nigerian roots because his father did not play a strong role in his upbringing.” (H/T The Undefeated).  Adebayo was called ‘Bam Bam’ as a kid and he attended Northside High School in North Carolina. He put up tremendous numbers as a junior and averaged 32.2 points and 21.0 rebounds per game.  However, Adebayo transferred to High Point Christian Academy, where he earned massive recognition as a senior. He was named 2016’s North Carolina Mr. Basketball and featured in the Jordan Brand Classic and the McDonald’s All-American game.  The five-star high school recruit then committed to the University of Kentucky when here massively honed his skills. The towering forward impressed in his freshman year and played alongside the likes of De’Aaron Fox, Wenyen Gabriel, and Malik Monk.  Adebayo declared for the 2017 NBA draft after averaging 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in his only year as a Wildcat.  Bam Adebayo NBA Career Miami Heat selected Adebayo with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He then signed a rookie contract with the team and began displaying his talents in the Summer League. He came off the bench as a rookie and shot 51.2% from the field during the regular season.  Adebayo featured in all 82 games as a sophomore but started just 28 of them. His efficiency was on the rise, which was indeed great news for the Heat. His defensive skills began to take a solid stand on the court, and the 2019/20 season really saw Adebayo break out on the scene.  Dec 23, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo (13) dunks the ball during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports Erik Spoelstra made Adebayo a stater in his third year, and he didn’t disappoint. Adebayo notched up his first career triple-double and became a valuable defensive stopper. His terrific stop on Jayson Tatum during the playoffs earned Miami a spot in the finals.  His incredible displays during the regular-season earned him a runner-up finish in the 2019 MIP award, but Adebayo was largely unable to contribute in the 2020 NBA Finals due to a neck injury. He averaged 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 19 playoff games.  His impressive performance added to his strengths in the NBA 2K game as well. Adebayo first featured in the 2K218 edition with an overall rating of 75. But he’s now rated 87 in NBA 2K21, which is a massive improvement in three years.  Major Achievements  NBA All-Star (2020) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020) Second-team All-SEC (2017) SEC All-Freshman team (2017) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2016) Jordan Brand Classic (2016) North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2016) Bam Adebayo NBA Stats Adebayo has been a rising star in the league. His two-way excellence makes his game look dominating and effective. Adebayo has been a crucial member of the Heat’s roster, adding massive depth on both ends of the court. Currently, in the 2020-21 season, Adebayo is averaging 19.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Jan 6, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) shoots the ball in front of Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Bam Adebayo Current Contract The 2017 draft class earned big bucks during the 2020 offseason, and Adebayo is one of them. He signed a rookie max extension contract with the Heat, which will see him earning $163 million through five years. It is reported that the value can skyrocket up to $195.6 million.  Bam Adebayo 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements  A solid amount is unavailable on Adebayo’s total net worth, but he is set to make a fortune through his newly signed contract. He would have earned a total of $13,799,892 in 2021 via salary. Furthermore, he earned an endorsement deal with Nike right in his rookie season and continues to sport their sneakers.  Bam Adebayo NBA Sneaker Contract Bam Adebayo has been wearing Nike sneakers since his NBA debut in 2017. He signed an endorsement deal with the brand but is yet to receive a signature edition.  Adebayo recently donned Giannis Antetokounmpo’s signatures: ‘Nike Zoom Freak 2’ and has worn Kobe Bryant’s sneakers as well.    Age 23  Marital Status Unmarried   Children –  NBA Championship Rings –   Nationality American  Height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)   Weight 255 lb (116 kg)  Wingspan 7’1” (2.17 m)   How to contact Bam Adebayo Bam Adebayo Instagram: bam1of1 Bam Adebayo Twitter: @Bam1of1

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tyler Herro 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Tyler Herro is a 6’5” shooting guard who plays for Miami Heat in the NBA. Herro was born on January 20, 2000, to Jennifer and Christopher Herro. The Milwaukee native was selected by the Heat with the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. 

Herro graduated from Whitnall High School in Greenfield county. He earned massive recognition as a senior and averaged 32.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists. The youngster received massive college offers owing to his high-school heroics, and he initially opted to play for the University of Wisconsin.

However, a personal visit from Kentucky’s coach John Calipari proved to be the game-changer as Herro switched his mind. He committed to the Wildcats and signed a letter of intent to play with them. 

[caption id="attachment_522989" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-522989" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210121224145/2020-12-30T015113Z_534699043_MT1USATODAY15374965_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MILWAUKEE-BUCKS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT.jpg" alt="Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 29, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) attempts to shoot the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Calipari made Herro his #1 shooting guard, and he started every game he played as a Wildcat. He <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/tyler-herro-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">averaged</a> 14.0 points and 4.5 rebounds as a freshman and was named Southeastern Conference Rookie of the Year by Associated Press. 

Herro is open about his private life and he’s currently dating model <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katyaelisehenry/?utm_source=ig_embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Katya Elise Henry</a>. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tyler Herro NBA Career</h2>
Herro chose to forego three years of college to enter the NBA in 2019. He went as the 13th overall pick in the draft as the Heat gave him a chance to evolve in the league. The six-foot-five guard displayed effortless shooting techniques to stand out as a special rookie in his draft class. 

Herro averaged 13.5 points and 4.1 rebounds during the regular season, and he was named to the All-Rookie Second Team as well. Herro’s performance in the 2020 NBA Playoffs went down as one of the most sensational displays by a rookie in the postseason.

[caption id="attachment_497333" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-497333" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201230171312/2020-12-30T010606Z_1808373992_MT1USATODAY15374774_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MILWAUKEE-BUCKS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT.jpg" alt="Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 29, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) attempts a three point shot against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

He even broke a couple of rookie records with his bubble performance and garnered everyone’s attention with his shooting accuracy. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Major Achievements </h2>
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2020)

SEC Newcomer of the Year – AP (2019)

Jordan Brand Classic (2018)

Nike Hoop Summit (2018)
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tyler Herro NBA Stats</h2>
Tyler Herro enjoyed a terrific rookie season and went all the way to the NBA Finals. Most importantly, he’s fit well into the Miami Heat’s work culture, which has reaped benefit on a mutual scale. Currently, in the 2020-21 season, <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/herroty01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Herro</a> is averaging 17.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.

[caption id="attachment_522987" align="alignnone" width="1583"]<img class="size-full wp-image-522987" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210121224120/2020-12-25T182908Z_1749142717_MT1USATODAY15359267_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT.jpg" alt="Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro" width="1583" height="1920" /> Dec 25, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) attempts a three point shot over New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe (5) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tyler Herro Current Contract</h2>
Tyler Herro signed a <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/miami-heat/tyler-herro-31570/#:~:text=Tyler%20Herro%20signed%20a%202,dead%20cap%20value%20of%20%243%2C822%2C240." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">two-year</a> rookie deal with the Miami Heat worth close to $7.5 million. His contract also includes a two-year club option which can be exercised after the 2021 season. 
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tyler Herro Charity Foundation </h2>
Tyler Herro is establishing himself as a fan-favorite, not just due to his on-court brilliance. The youngster has a big heart, and he has set up the ‘T.Herro’ foundation which seeks to improve the lives of future generations. Here’s an excerpt about the mission as per their official <a href="https://therrofoundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>: 

“The foundation will focus on initiatives that promote physical play, wellness, and creativity by providing resources and opportunities to these individuals.”
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tyler Herro 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements </h2>
Herro has just started making his fortunes through the NBA. The promising talent will soon sign lucrative contracts that will skyrocket his Net Worth. He will earn north of $7 million in his <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/miami-heat/tyler-herro-31570/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">first two years</a> in the league, and the numbers will increase as the years pass by! 

Herro signed a sneaker <a href="https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2019/08/06/miami-heat-tyler-herro-nba-draft-multi-year-shoe-deal-nike/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">endorsement</a> deal with Nike during his rookie year. He became one of the last lottery picks in his draft class to land a sneaker contract, but it came through as a multi-year deal.
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Tyler Herro NBA Sneakers </h2>
Herro has been donning Nike sneakers ever since he entered the NBA. The brand signed him after his impressive Summer League display and the Milwaukee native switches between signature models. 

He <a href="https://ballershoesdb.com/players/tyler-herro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sported</a> ‘Nike Kobe Proto V’ and the ‘Nike Zoom Freak 1’ as a rookie. 
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6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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6’2” (1.91 m)
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">How to contact Tyler Herro</h2>
Tyler Herro Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nolimitherro/?hl=en">nolimitherro</a>
Tyler Herro Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/raf_tyler?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@raf_tyler</a>

Tyler Herro

Tyler Herro 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Tyler Herro is a 6’5” shooting guard who plays for Miami Heat in the NBA. Herro was born on January 20, 2000, to Jennifer and Christopher Herro. The Milwaukee native was selected by the Heat with the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.  Herro graduated from Whitnall High School in Greenfield county. He earned massive recognition as a senior and averaged 32.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists. The youngster received massive college offers owing to his high-school heroics, and he initially opted to play for the University of Wisconsin. However, a personal visit from Kentucky’s coach John Calipari proved to be the game-changer as Herro switched his mind. He committed to the Wildcats and signed a letter of intent to play with them.  Dec 29, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) attempts to shoot the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Calipari made Herro his #1 shooting guard, and he started every game he played as a Wildcat. He averaged 14.0 points and 4.5 rebounds as a freshman and was named Southeastern Conference Rookie of the Year by Associated Press.  Herro is open about his private life and he’s currently dating model Katya Elise Henry.  Tyler Herro NBA Career Herro chose to forego three years of college to enter the NBA in 2019. He went as the 13th overall pick in the draft as the Heat gave him a chance to evolve in the league. The six-foot-five guard displayed effortless shooting techniques to stand out as a special rookie in his draft class.  Herro averaged 13.5 points and 4.1 rebounds during the regular season, and he was named to the All-Rookie Second Team as well. Herro’s performance in the 2020 NBA Playoffs went down as one of the most sensational displays by a rookie in the postseason. Dec 29, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) attempts a three point shot against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports He even broke a couple of rookie records with his bubble performance and garnered everyone’s attention with his shooting accuracy.  Major Achievements  NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2020) SEC Newcomer of the Year – AP (2019) Jordan Brand Classic (2018) Nike Hoop Summit (2018) Tyler Herro NBA Stats Tyler Herro enjoyed a terrific rookie season and went all the way to the NBA Finals. Most importantly, he’s fit well into the Miami Heat’s work culture, which has reaped benefit on a mutual scale. Currently, in the 2020-21 season, Herro is averaging 17.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Dec 25, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) attempts a three point shot over New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Bledsoe (5) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Tyler Herro Current Contract Tyler Herro signed a two-year rookie deal with the Miami Heat worth close to $7.5 million. His contract also includes a two-year club option which can be exercised after the 2021 season.  Tyler Herro Charity Foundation  Tyler Herro is establishing himself as a fan-favorite, not just due to his on-court brilliance. The youngster has a big heart, and he has set up the ‘T.Herro’ foundation which seeks to improve the lives of future generations. Here’s an excerpt about the mission as per their official website:  “The foundation will focus on initiatives that promote physical play, wellness, and creativity by providing resources and opportunities to these individuals.” Tyler Herro 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements  Herro has just started making his fortunes through the NBA. The promising talent will soon sign lucrative contracts that will skyrocket his Net Worth. He will earn north of $7 million in his first two years in the league, and the numbers will increase as the years pass by!  Herro signed a sneaker endorsement deal with Nike during his rookie year. He became one of the last lottery picks in his draft class to land a sneaker contract, but it came through as a multi-year deal. Tyler Herro NBA Sneakers  Herro has been donning Nike sneakers ever since he entered the NBA. The brand signed him after his impressive Summer League display and the Milwaukee native switches between signature models.  He sported ‘Nike Kobe Proto V’ and the ‘Nike Zoom Freak 1’ as a rookie.    Age 20  Marital Status Unmarried   Children &#8211;  NBA Championship Rings –   Nationality American  Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)   Weight 195 lb (88 kg)  Wingspan 6’2” (1.91 m)   How to contact Tyler Herro Tyler Herro Instagram: nolimitherro Tyler Herro Twitter: @raf_tyler

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