Bam Adebayo is poised to make a significant and enduring impact on the Miami Heat’s historical records.

Bam Adebayo, despite being only in his seventh NBA season, continues to etch his name into the Miami Heat’s record books. In Sunday’s victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Adebayo secured his 186th regular-season double-double, surpassing Hassan Whiteside to claim the third spot for the most career double-doubles in Heat history. Ahead of him are only Rony Seikaly with 221 and Alonzo Mourning with 205 double-doubles. Given Adebayo’s age of 26 and his expected longevity with the Heat, it’s foreseeable that he will eventually surpass both Seikaly and Mourning to become the franchise leader in double-doubles.

Adebayo humorously remarked on his accomplishment, jokingly expressing frustration with Coach Spoelstra for not playing him much in his first two years. He emphasized the trust the coaches have in him and his belief in his abilities to rank among the top five in various franchise categories.

Since becoming the Heat’s starting center in the 2019-20 season, Adebayo has been among the top 10 players in the NBA for regular-season double-doubles. This consistency suggests that if he remains with the Heat for the majority of his career, he could be regarded as one of the franchise’s greatest players.

Coach Spoelstra highlighted Adebayo’s vast playoff experience despite his young age, noting his significant contributions to the team’s success. Adebayo has started in 64 playoff games since entering the league in 2017, trailing only a few players in playoff starts within his age group.

While Adebayo is on track to surpass several Heat records, including those held by Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem, his ultimate goal remains winning an NBA championship. Despite his individual achievements, Adebayo values playoff success above all else and recognizes the importance of each possession in the postseason.