But Adebayo, who signed a maximum contract extension this past summer that keeps him with the Heat through the 2028-29 season when he’ll be 31 years old, knows more is expected of him as a scorer.

Feb 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) guards Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first quarter at Kaseya Center.