Bam Adebayo is being compensated! This offseason, the star centre for the Miami Heat signed an extension that would keep him in Florida for the foreseeable future. The Heat have not yet made a formal announcement on the terms, but it appears to be a substantial three-year contract at the very least. For both parties, it’s a fantastic deal.

The Heat fan base, led by Adebayo, is overjoyed by this new deal. Bam shared this video on X along with the following caption:

“HERE TO STAY 🔥”

In the 2017 NBA Draft, the Heat selected Adebayo with the 14th overall choice. Since then, the former Kentucky Wildcat has played a crucial role in the Heat’s six-year playoff run. Adebayo, who is possibly the league’s best two-way centre, has also developed into an All-Star centre.

Adebayo has an impressive resume that includes three All-Star selections, numerous selections to the All-Defense team (including this year’s first team selection), multiple Conference Final appearances, and a Finals participation. Although the Heat star hasn’t yet taken home the coveted Larry O’Brien trophy, there are still plenty of opportunities for him to do so.

Adebayo averaged 19.3 points, a career-high 10.4 rebounds, and nearly four assists per game in the previous campaign. The fact that he averaged a theft and a block per game supports his All-Defense case. Adebayo is a well-liked member of the fan base thanks to his recent excellent play with the Heat.

Heat’s poor season

Regretfully, the Heat did not quite achieve the heights they achieved the previous season. Miami was hoping to duplicate the magic from its 2023 Finals appearance this year. Following the exact same path as the previous season, they barely managed to make it out of the Play-In Tournament to secure the eighth seed in the East.

However, the cards were not in your favour this time. The Boston Celtics presented a formidable opponent to the Heat in terms of skill. Miami and Adebayo just avoided a sweep, falling short in the series 4-1. It served as a sobering reminder that their brilliance was unable to overcome an extremely formidable Eastern squad.

For the most part, the Heat have stayed silent in the offseason. Donovan Mitchell re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a max contract, putting a stop to rumours that he was going to Miami. Caleb Martin also inked a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a rival franchise. Alec Burks was signed, which helped them much as he provided shooting. Additionally, they inked Kevin Love to a new contract.

After a dismal season the previous year, the Heat are hoping to make it back to the Finals. Since the majority of the Celtics’ roster will remain together, it won’t be an easy task. In the East, other teams also pose a threat. Having said that, this club has the potential to be a contender when the playoffs roll around.