Miami Heat fans are well aware of the intense Heat culture Pat Riley has built over the years. Thanks to legendary stars such as Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem, the tradition persists to this day. Speaking of the same culture, Wade’s former teammate and 2x All-Star, Bam Adebayo, attributed one of his wild and powerful moves to the 13x NBA All-Star.

After Haslem’s retirement, the reins of the team lie with Bam Adebayo. Flaunting power moves which he learnt from Wade, it’s apparent how the star is going to dominate.

Bam Adebayo learned his killer strike from Dwyane Wade

Adebayo has been one of the best defenders in the league for a while now. He has been named to the All-Defensive Second Team in four straight years, from 2020 to 2023. Speaking of one of his pump fakes, which is a promising killer strike on his opponents, the 26-year-old said that he learned it from Dwyane Wade.

As per journalist Brady Hawk, Bam said, “I actually got it from D-Wade…He pulled me to the side and said let the defense make the mistake.” The pump-fake jump shot was one of Wade’s signature moves. He drew numerous fouls from defenders with this simple move throughout his career.

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Current Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr who was a TNT analyst in 2013, tweeted, “I think the NBA should fine any player who jumps at D Wade’s pump fake at the 3 point line. He’s been doing it forever!! Scouting report???” after the Flash fooled 3 Toronto Raptors players in the same game with the same move. Adebayo is showcasing every ounce of talent he learned from the 3x champion.

Last season, he averaged 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, with shooting percentages of 54.0% from the field and 80.6% from the free-throw line. Adebayo not only has fans’ love but also support from his former teammates. Haslem once made a bold comment about the 2x NBA All-Star.

Udonis Haslem is proud of Bam Adebayo

Haslem has spent 19 years with the Heat. After retiring earlier this year, Haslem became the Vice President of Basketball Development for the Heat. One of the most seasoned and talented players in franchise history, the 43-year-old always has bountiful praises for Adebayo. 

During the end of his career, he has watched the player evolve and become one of the best in the league. Naturally, after him, it was Bam who assumed the leadership role for the team. For the Miami Heat fans, he has one judgment, “The more he talks, the less I have to do. He takes over the huddles. He holds guys accountable. He’s engaged.”

Haslem added, “He’s building that trust and relationship with guys. That’s what you want from your best player.” What are your thoughts? Do tell us in the comments below.

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