Erik Spoelstra: 'I think Bam Adebayo is the best defensive player in the league'
Miami Heat head coach Eric Spoelstra wants center Bam Adebayo to get his respect. A recent poll of NBA general managers listed the supposed best players in several categories around the league and, surprisingly, it was revealed that Adebayo did not receive a single vote as the best defensive player in the league despite anchoring a very solid Heat unit on that end. Spoelstra could not believe the snub. “That one is unbelievable to me,” said Spoelstra, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “I think Bam is the best defensive player in the league and I just can’t understand why he’s not recognized for how impactful he is on that end of the court. So he’s just going to have to prove it again and just do it this year until everybody notices. I think that’s a good award to go for.”
Source: Jackson Stone @ Clutch Points
Source: Jackson Stone @ Clutch Points
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Talked to Erik Spoelstra tonight about Haywood’s shooting growth and he gave a very interesting and detailed answer on the subject: pic.twitter.com/MfpwIn0068 – 11:37 PM
Talked to Erik Spoelstra tonight about Haywood’s shooting growth and he gave a very interesting and detailed answer on the subject: pic.twitter.com/MfpwIn0068 – 11:37 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra on Thomas Bryant:
“He has a physical presence in the paint, but he has exceptional touch as well.”
“He fits a need that we were searching for.” – 10:21 PM
Erik Spoelstra on Thomas Bryant:
“He has a physical presence in the paint, but he has exceptional touch as well.”
“He fits a need that we were searching for.” – 10:21 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Thomas Bryant showing there could be hope this season when Bam Adebayo goes to the bench. – 9:07 PM
Thomas Bryant showing there could be hope this season when Bam Adebayo goes to the bench. – 9:07 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo, Kevin Love and Kyle Lowry not on the court to begin the second half. Looks like they’re done for the night. – 9:03 PM
Bam Adebayo, Kevin Love and Kyle Lowry not on the court to begin the second half. Looks like they’re done for the night. – 9:03 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra going with a tight eight-man rotation so far tonight, with Haywood Highsmith, Duncan Robinson and Thomas Bryant the first three off the Heat’s bench. – 8:17 PM
Erik Spoelstra going with a tight eight-man rotation so far tonight, with Haywood Highsmith, Duncan Robinson and Thomas Bryant the first three off the Heat’s bench. – 8:17 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro have combined for the Heat’s first eight points. – 7:48 PM
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro have combined for the Heat’s first eight points. – 7:48 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat starting lineup tonight of Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Josh Richardson, Kevin Love and Bam Adebayo. Caleb Martin (knee) is out, as is Jimmy Butler (just because). – 7:09 PM
Heat starting lineup tonight of Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Josh Richardson, Kevin Love and Bam Adebayo. Caleb Martin (knee) is out, as is Jimmy Butler (just because). – 7:09 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
With Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin out, the Heat is starting the preseason opener with a lineup of Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Josh Richardson, Kevin Love and Bam Adebayo. – 7:02 PM
With Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin out, the Heat is starting the preseason opener with a lineup of Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Josh Richardson, Kevin Love and Bam Adebayo. – 7:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NBA general managers don’t expect Heat to get back to NBA Finals this season, but they continue to think very highly of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at every category the Heat received at least one vote in this year’s NBA preseason survey of GMs – 7:01 PM
NBA general managers don’t expect Heat to get back to NBA Finals this season, but they continue to think very highly of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at every category the Heat received at least one vote in this year’s NBA preseason survey of GMs – 7:01 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
I asked Erik Spoelstra about his impressive showing in the GM survey and he ended up talking about Bam Adebayo not getting a single vote for best defensive player in the NBA. Classic Spoelstra. pic.twitter.com/W5ossXpKog – 6:08 PM
I asked Erik Spoelstra about his impressive showing in the GM survey and he ended up talking about Bam Adebayo not getting a single vote for best defensive player in the NBA. Classic Spoelstra. pic.twitter.com/W5ossXpKog – 6:08 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra, on Bam Adebayo being largely dismissed defensively in NBA’s GM poll, says of Defensive Player of the Year, “I think that’s a good award to go for.” Says too much being put on blocked shots and steals. – 5:51 PM
Erik Spoelstra, on Bam Adebayo being largely dismissed defensively in NBA’s GM poll, says of Defensive Player of the Year, “I think that’s a good award to go for.” Says too much being put on blocked shots and steals. – 5:51 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra on Bam Adebayo not receiving a single vote for the NBA’s best defensive player in the GM survey: “That one is just unbelievable to me.” – 5:50 PM
Erik Spoelstra on Bam Adebayo not receiving a single vote for the NBA’s best defensive player in the GM survey: “That one is just unbelievable to me.” – 5:50 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NBA general managers continue to think very highly of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:27 PM
NBA general managers continue to think very highly of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:27 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: NBA general managers don’t expect Heat to get back to NBA Finals this season, but they continue to think very highly of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at every category the Heat received at least one vote in this year’s NBA preseason survey of GMs – 1:37 PM
NEW: NBA general managers don’t expect Heat to get back to NBA Finals this season, but they continue to think very highly of Heat coach Erik Spoelstra miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at every category the Heat received at least one vote in this year’s NBA preseason survey of GMs – 1:37 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
The 5 coaches who got votes for best coach in NBA. com’s annual survey of GMs: 1) Erik Spoelstra – 73%
2. Ty Lue – 10%
T-3. Kerr – 7%
T-3. Popovich – 7%
5. Michael Malone – 3%
Spo’s presence is something that few ever give enough thought to in predicting playoff series results – 12:45 PM
The 5 coaches who got votes for best coach in NBA. com’s annual survey of GMs: 1) Erik Spoelstra – 73%
2. Ty Lue – 10%
T-3. Kerr – 7%
T-3. Popovich – 7%
5. Michael Malone – 3%
Spo’s presence is something that few ever give enough thought to in predicting playoff series results – 12:45 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
NBA GM survey:
Who is the best coach in the NBA?
Erik Spoelstra
Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
Erik Spoelstra
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
Erik Spoelstra
Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
Erik Spoelstra – 12:39 PM
NBA GM survey:
Who is the best coach in the NBA?
Erik Spoelstra
Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
Erik Spoelstra
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
Erik Spoelstra
Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
Erik Spoelstra – 12:39 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra says no need to address previous rumors, with Heat roster steeled for preseason. sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/10/spo… “In terms of our team, I just think we all feel the way I feel about it. We feel very good about our team. We’ll see how it’s going to play out.” – 12:17 PM
Erik Spoelstra says no need to address previous rumors, with Heat roster steeled for preseason. sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/10/spo… “In terms of our team, I just think we all feel the way I feel about it. We feel very good about our team. We’ll see how it’s going to play out.” – 12:17 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
For those on lineup watch: The Red Team opening the scrimmage with a lineup of Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Josh Richardson, Nikola Jovic and Thomas Bryant.
The White Team beginning scrimmage with lineup of Bam Adebayo, Kevin Love, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry. – 7:06 PM
For those on lineup watch: The Red Team opening the scrimmage with a lineup of Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, Josh Richardson, Nikola Jovic and Thomas Bryant.
The White Team beginning scrimmage with lineup of Bam Adebayo, Kevin Love, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry. – 7:06 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Heat scrimmage begins with these lineups
Red team:
Tyler Herro
Josh Richardson
Jimmy Butler
Nikola Jovic
Thomas Bryant
White team:
Kyle Lowry
Duncan Robinson
Jaime Jaquez
Kevin Love
Bam Adebayo – 7:05 PM
Heat scrimmage begins with these lineups
Red team:
Tyler Herro
Josh Richardson
Jimmy Butler
Nikola Jovic
Thomas Bryant
White team:
Kyle Lowry
Duncan Robinson
Jaime Jaquez
Kevin Love
Bam Adebayo – 7:05 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The Heat just brought out the whole team, 1 by 1, with breast cancer survivors and doctors to start the scrimmage. Bam Adebayo in a pink hat, of course, for the red, white and pink game. – 6:45 PM
The Heat just brought out the whole team, 1 by 1, with breast cancer survivors and doctors to start the scrimmage. Bam Adebayo in a pink hat, of course, for the red, white and pink game. – 6:45 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Bam Adebayo getting shots up from deep pic.twitter.com/JcW9Uq8mbA – 5:15 PM
Bam Adebayo getting shots up from deep pic.twitter.com/JcW9Uq8mbA – 5:15 PM
More on this storyline
Tim Reynolds: Spo doesn’t care about the praise he got in the NBA GM survey. He’s annoyed at the disrespect Bam Adebayo got, calling him “the best defensive player in the league.” -via Twitter @ByTimReynolds / October 10, 2023
Brady Hawk: Talked to Tyler Herro today about this upcoming season, but also about the combo with Bam Adebayo: “I think this year will be the most dynamic, versatile, efficient we’ve been in our careers together.” pic.twitter.com/j7hzGayoHx -via Twitter @BradyHawk305 / October 7, 2023
Ira Winderman: As many have, Adebayo notes how Tyler Herro has been scoring like crazy in camp. -via Twitter @IraHeatBeat / October 7, 2023