The Miami Heat go as Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo do, meaning, Bam has to give himself a better offensive chance at success.
He has a really good jump shot, great form, and good lift. Id like to see Adebayo expand his game out to the three point line though, if we are being sticklers.
He can shoot threes but just like his offensive game, in general, he needs to believe in himself more. Adebayo needs to work on his face up game, as well, but shows signs with a very good jab step.
You would also like him to develop a couple of true post-up moves, as he often looks odd and uncomfortable when in the post, especially against a smaller player. This past playoffs was not a good one for Miami, in general, but Bam falls in there as well.
The only thing it showed me was how bad Miami’s offense was this past year and that perhaps, they could slow down with the dribble hand offs all the time. Adebayo, at times, doesn’t even look at the rim ( such as against Brook Lopez in playoffs), which gives the defense a break because it takes a whole segment of a play away that they have to worry about defending.
To me, Bam has all the tools to be an amazing offensive player, but he just needs to be more aggressive and believe himself. He can become an even better player with just a tad more consistency at the offensive end.
Offensive Grade: B –
That’s not where he truly shines though, at the moment. Let’s look at his strength.