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Bam Adebayo’s offensive disappearance is a nightmare start to Heat’s Giannis era

Bam Adebayo has always been a consistently great defender, but the Miami Heat need his offensive game on the same level.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:00 PM
Bam Adebayo’s offensive disappearance is a nightmare start to Heat’s Giannis era
Key Things to Know
  • Alexy Berson argues that Bam Adebayo's offensive struggles undermine the Miami Heat's start with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
  • Adebayo scored only four points on six field-goal attempts before fouling out against the Detroit Pistons.
  • Antetokounmpo scored 30-plus points in each of the Heat's first two games of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Alexy Berson argues that Bam Adebayo's poor offensive start has created a nightmarish beginning to the Miami Heat's new era alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Across Miami's opening two games, which resulted in an 0-2 start, Adebayo scored 15 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves and just four points before fouling out against the Detroit Pistons.

Berson highlights that while Antetokounmpo scored 30-plus points in both games, Adebayo has provided insufficient help as a second scoring option. The writer asserts that Adebayo must show greater offensive aggression and consistency against opposing bench units for Miami to contend for a championship.

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