Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo Should Still Be A Contender For NBA DPOY

Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks(Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks(Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
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Washington Wizards center Montrezl Harrell (6) protects the ball against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13)(Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports)

Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo Should Still Be A Contender For NBA DPOY

Currently, Milwaukee presents the biggest challenge for the Heat in getting to the NBA Finals. And what’s the biggest question when anyone plays the Bucks?

How will Giannis Antetokounmpo be contained? The answer, of course, is that he won’t be.

He’s impossible to actually contain but that’s also actually ok.

If Bam can switch or stay, while continuing to play decisive and efficient defense, the Miami Heat will be just fine. The Heat’s success depends on their overall defensive scheme, something that is definitely still being developed as the team finds its rhythm.

However, if Bam Adebayo can guard three different explosive perimeter players on the same possession with success, it should make Heat fans optimistic about the overall strategic options Erik Spoelstra has to work with against anyone.

Coach Spo has proven that with culture and coaching, he can get the most out of any roster he’s given. Now, imagine him with his full bag of tools and especially on this one, with his best defending big man in years.

That’s a modern-day marvel and a horror picture for opposing teams.