Bam Adebayo 2023 – Net Worth, Salary, Records, and Endorsements

Bam Adebayo is an American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements

Bam Adebayo is an NBA star and is currently one of the best centers in the league. Let’s know more about his net worth.

Bam Adebayo Facts

Birth Place	Newark, New Jersey
Father’s Name	John Adebayo
Mother’s Name	Marilyn Blount
Star Sign	Cancer
College	University of Kentucky
Net Worth	$20 million
Salary	$32.6 million
Age	25
Date of Birth	July 18, 1997
Height (ft)	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight (kg)	116 (255 lb)
Nationality	American
NBA Draft Year	2017
NBA Draft Pick	Round 1/ Pick: 14th overall
Playing Career	2017-present
Position	Center / Power forward
Teams	Miami Heat
Achievements	NBA All-Star (2020) 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020, 2021) Second-team All-SEC (2017) SEC All-Freshman team (2017) McDonald’s All-American (2016) North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2016)
Wife/Girlfriend	NA
Children	NA
Endorsements	Nike, Jordan

Edrice Femi “Bam” Adebayo was the 2017, Round 1, 14^th overall draft pick by the Miami Heat. Since then, he has been playing for the Miami Heat and has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2020, 2021) twice.

Bam Adebayo used to play for the University of Kentucky, where he finished his college career with an average of 13.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game, in 38 games. Consequently, he was named to the First-team All-SEC and to the SEC All-Freshman team.

In 2017, the Miami Heat drafted Adebayo. In his rookie season, Adebayo appeared in 69 games for the Heat and averaged 6.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

In the 2018-19 season, Adebayo played all 82 games, averaging 8.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.

In the 2019-20 season, Adebayo was named to his first NBA All-Star Game. He was also named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team and finished fifth in voting for the Defensive Player of the Year Award. In 2020, Adebayo also reached the NBA Finals but was defeated by the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers.

On November 28, 2020, Adebayo signed a five-year contract extension with the Heat.

In the 2020-21 season, Adebayo reached the playoffs but lost in the first round against the eventual 2021 NBA champion, the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bam Adebayo Net Worth and Salary

The 25-year-old is reported to have a net worth of $20 million in 2022. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary, media ventures, investments, and endorsements. He has signed a contract extension which will increase his net worth.  

According to Spotrac, Adebayo signed a 5 year / $163,000,300 contract with the Miami Heat, including $163,000,300 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $32,600,060.

In 2021-22, Adebayo earned a base salary of $28,103,500, while carrying a cap hit of $28,103,500 and a dead cap value of $28,103,500.

In 2022-23, Adebayo will earn a base salary of $30,351,780, while carrying a cap hit of $30,351,780 and a dead cap value of $30,351,780.

Bam Adebayo Personal Life

Born in Newark, New Jersey, Adebayo is the son of John Adebayo and Marilyn Blount. Adebayo’s father is a Nigerian while his mother is an African-American. His mother gave him the nickname ‘Bam Bam’ when he was a child. The Flintstones character inspired the name, ‘Bamm-Bamm Rubble.’

As of 2021, Bam Adebayo is not dating anyone. However, according to CelebsCouples, Adebayo had at least 1 relationship previously. 

Bam Adebayo Endorsements

Adebayo has a major endorsement deal with Nike. He signed with Nike in 2017, immediately after he got drafted. He mainly wears the sneakers of Kobe Bryant and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

It is reported that Adebayo has earned at least $2 million from various endorsement deals.

He also runs a non-profitable organization named the ‘Bam Foundation.’ The foundation mainly aids single mothers and their children.

Ties with Kentucky 

Although Adebayo was not born in Kentucky, he spent a few years playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wild Cats.

In his time with the Wild Cats, Adebayo became one of the stand-out players on the team, playing a pivotal role in the team’s successful campaign in the 2017 SEC Championship. 

Although he couldn’t quite repeat the SEC heroics in the NCAA, he did enough to cement his Wild Cat legacy.

Now that he is plying his trade with the Miami Heat in the NBA, Kentucky residents will not be averse to backing him and the Heats when the NBA season is in full flight.

There is an extra incentive for sports enthusiasts to bank on Adebayo and his teammates, given the availability of various Sportsbook promos in Kentucky.

Considering the winning history of the Miami franchise and their status as perennial contenders for the NBA title every season, it will not be a hard sell for his army of fans in Kentucky to go all out for him and his pals from Miami.

FAQs about Bam Adebayo

What is the age of Bam Adebayo?

Bam Adebayo is 25 years old and was born on July 18, 1997.

What is the net worth of Bam Adebayo?

Bam Adebayo has a net worth of $20 million.

Where was Bam Adebayo born?

Bam Adebayo was born in Newark, New Jersey.

What is the height of Bam Adebayo?

Bam Adebayo’s height is 6 ft 9 in.

What is the weight of Bam Adebayo?

Bam Adebayo’s weight is 116 kg.

Who is the girlfriend of Bam Adebayo?

Bam Adebayo is currently single.

In which year was Bam Adebayo drafted?

Bam Adebayo was drafted in the year 2017/ Round 1/ Pick: 14th overall.

In what position does Bam Adebayo play?

Bam Adebayo plays in the position of Center / Power forward.

How many NBA Championship did Bam Adebayo win?

Bam Adebayo has not won any NBA Championship.

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