Born: 18 July 1997 (age 27 years), Newark, New Jersey, United States

Height: 2.06 m

Full name: Edrice Adebayo

Teammates: LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis

Parents: John Adebayo, Marilyn Blount

2017–present: Miami Heat

College: Kentucky (2016–2017)

Early Life and High School Career of Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo, born on July 18, 1997, in Newark, New Jersey, is a prominent American professional basketball player. He is the son of John Adebayo, a Nigerian Yoruba father, and Marilyn Blount, an African-American mother. His mother gave him the nickname “Bam Bam” after a humorous incident inspired by The Flintstones when he was one year old. At seven, Bam Adebayo moved with his mother to North Carolina. His father, who lived in Nigeria, passed away in 2020, and Bam Adebayo grew up feeling distant from his Nigerian heritage. However, by age 16, he began to embrace his Nigerian roots.

Bam Adebayo attended Northside High School in Pinetown, North Carolina, where he made a significant impact as a junior, averaging 32.2 points and 21 rebounds per game. He played for Team Loaded North Carolina during the summer, showcasing his talent alongside Dennis Smith Jr. Bam Adebayo also excelled at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and was named MVP of the 2015 Under Armour Elite 24 game. After transferring to High Point Christian Academy for his senior year, he continued to impress, averaging 18.9 points, 13.0 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, and 1.5 assists per game. He led his team to the NCISAA state championship and was named North Carolina Mr. Basketball in 2016. Bam Adebayo played in both the 2016 McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

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Recruitment and College Decision of Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo was a highly sought-after five-star recruit and ranked as the No. 5 overall prospect and No. 2 power forward in the 2016 high school class. On November 17, 2015, he committed to play college basketball at the University of Kentucky, joining a talented freshmen class that included Malik Monk, De’Aaron Fox, and Wenyen Gabriel.

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Bam Adebayo’s Net Worth and Salary in 2024

As of 2024, Bam Adebayo’s estimated net worth is between $22 million.

Bam Adebayo’s Salary

Having played five seasons in the NBA, Bam signed a five-year $163 Million Contract Extension with the Heat in late 2020, guaranteeing him $163 Million for the contract duration. As per the contract, Bam will earn a base salary of $32.6 Million. Bam’s initial contract was an entry-level rookie deal worth $14 Million for four years.

What is Bam Adebayo’s Net Worth in 2024?: $22 million (estimate)

Bam Adebayo’s net worth in 2024 is $22 million.