heat center Bam Adebayo Seeks a similar career path as his teammates Udonis Haslemof the write Anthony Chen of the Miami HeraldAdebayo said at his youth basketball camp today that he not only wants to play his entire career in Miami, but like Haslem, he wants to be a South Florida community leader.
“I’ll do it if I can,” Adebayo spoke of the possibility of playing for just one team. “For my entire career, to have the opportunity to be around this community. It’s just one of the dope things when people grow up with you.”
Part of that decision is in Adebayo’s hands, and the team is inquiring about him as Miami looks to add another star to the trade market. Kevin Durant However, multiple sources told Chen that Miami has not included him in any offers and has no plans to let him go to acquire Durant.
“It’s the trust they put in me.” Adebayo said. “They feel like they know what they have. team wants me, but that’s just respect, and (team president) Pat (Riley) Trust me, it’s (owner) Mickey (Allison) trust me (manager) Andy (Erisberg) I believe we can take the next step towards bringing the next championship to this city. “
Also from Miami:
- Adebayo has suggested he may demand a larger role on offense when training camp begins in September. Sun Sentinel Ira WindermanThe Heat could benefit from more consistent scoring from the starting centers, but Winderman said: Jimmy Butler He’s still a big part of the offense and has to assign a lot of shots to the team’s 3-point specialist.
- and another storyWinderman believes the tampering penalty imposed on the Heat last year — the loss of a second-round draft pick — could also be applied to the Sixers. Under investigationand Knicks may be investigated likewise.
- The Heat’s front office is Durant or Donovan Mitchellclaims Barry Jackson of the Miami HeraldJackson explains that that means he will keep his first-round draft pick and not extend it Tyler HeroThe deal is now offseason.
