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BAM ADEBAYO

C · MIA · Age 27 (2024–25) · 8 qualified seasons
Peak 56.3Career Avg 52.8Versatile Big
Peak APEX Score
56.3
2023–24 · Ranked #44
Career Arc · APEX Across 8 Qualified Seasons
444750525558 APEX 2017–182018–192019–202020–212021–222022–232023–242024–25
2017–18 · Regular Season · Team: MIA, 69 GP Ranked #178

Ranked #178 of 273 qualified. Rim Runner. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 45.7
12.6
of 32
Off. Impact
4.8
of 14
Shot Quality
15.0
of 28
Def. Impact
9.8
of 16
Creation
3.5
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (9.8 of 16) — 61% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.8 of 14).
Style Metrics
57.0%
TS%
15.9%
USG%
15.6%
REB%
11.0%
AST%
1.50
AST/TO
0.526
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
-0.28
LEBRON
+0.58
EPM
-0.4
BPM
-1.19
O-LBRN
+0.91
D-LBRN
0.6
VORP
APEX Score
45.7
Ranked #178 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Rim Runner
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
69
MIA
Archetype Rim Runner · 13 of 273 players in 2017–18
Comparable Profiles · 2017–18
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
APEX 47.8 · Versatile Big · 98% match
→
Mason Plumlee
APEX 46.3 · Rim Runner · 96% match
→
Pat Connaughton
APEX 44.7 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2017–18 · 12 APEX-qualified
Dion WaitersDwyane WadeGoran DragićHassan WhitesideJames JohnsonJosh RichardsonJustise WinslowKelly OlynykLuke BabbittRodney McGruderTyler JohnsonWayne Ellington
2018–19 · Regular Season · Team: MIA, 82 GP Ranked #88

Ranked #88 of 275 qualified. Rim Runner. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 52.9
13.3
of 32
Off. Impact
6.6
of 14
Shot Quality
19.0
of 28
Def. Impact
9.1
of 16
Creation
4.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (19.0 of 28) — 68% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Offensive Impact (13.3 of 32).
vs 2017–18: APEX +7.2. Defensive Impact +4.0 (largest change); Shot Quality +1.8.
Style Metrics
62.3%
TS%
15.8%
USG%
16.6%
REB%
14.2%
AST%
1.47
AST/TO
0.465
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.26
LEBRON
+1.74
EPM
+1.8
BPM
-1.34
O-LBRN
+2.60
D-LBRN
1.8
VORP
APEX Score
52.9
Ranked #88 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Rim Runner
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
82
MIA
Archetype Rim Runner · 25 of 275 players in 2018–19
Comparable Profiles · 2018–19
Ricky Rubio
APEX 53.5 · Pure Playmaker · 95% match
→
Sterling Brown
APEX 43.8 · Role Player · 95% match
→
Kyle Anderson
APEX 38.4 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2018–19 · 13 APEX-qualified
Dion WaitersDuncan RobinsonDwyane WadeGoran DragićHassan WhitesideJames JohnsonJosh RichardsonJustise WinslowKelly OlynykRodney McGruderRyan AndersonTyler JohnsonWayne Ellington
2019–20 · Regular Season · Team: MIA, 72 GP Ranked #33

Ranked #33 of 246 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 54.5
17.5
of 32
Off. Impact
7.3
of 14
Shot Quality
16.7
of 28
Def. Impact
8.2
of 16
Creation
4.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (16.7 of 28) — 60% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.8 of 10).
vs 2018–19: APEX +1.6. Offensive Impact +4.2 (largest change); Defensive Impact -2.3.
Style Metrics
59.8%
TS%
21.2%
USG%
17.0%
REB%
24.2%
AST%
1.82
AST/TO
0.484
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.38
LEBRON
+2.86
EPM
+3.4
BPM
+0.58
O-LBRN
+1.80
D-LBRN
3.3
VORP
APEX Score
54.5
Ranked #33 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
72
MIA
Archetype Primary Creator · 13 of 246 players in 2019–20
Comparable Profiles · 2019–20
Jrue Holiday
APEX 54.2 · Pure Playmaker · 97% match
→
Eric Bledsoe
APEX 52.3 · Shot Creator · 97% match
→
Norman Powell
APEX 46.8 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2019–20 · 14 APEX-qualified
Andre IguodalaDion WaitersDuncan RobinsonGabe VincentGoran DragićJae CrowderJames JohnsonJimmy ButlerJustise WinslowKelly OlynykKendrick NunnMeyers LeonardSolomon HillTyler Herro
2020–21 · Regular Season · Team: MIA, 64 GP Ranked #26

Ranked #26 of 251 qualified. Primary Creator. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 55.9
18.3
of 32
Off. Impact
8.1
of 14
Shot Quality
17.0
of 28
Def. Impact
7.2
of 16
Creation
5.9
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (17.0 of 28) — 61% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (7.2 of 16).
vs 2019–20: APEX +1.4. Physical Contribution +1.1 (largest change); Creation & Playmaking -1.0.
Style Metrics
62.6%
TS%
23.7%
USG%
15.3%
REB%
26.9%
AST%
2.08
AST/TO
0.443
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.34
LEBRON
+2.82
EPM
+4.9
BPM
+0.43
O-LBRN
+1.90
D-LBRN
3.7
VORP
APEX Score
55.9
Ranked #26 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Primary Creator
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
64
MIA
Archetype Primary Creator · 20 of 251 players in 2020–21
Comparable Profiles · 2020–21
Lonzo Ball
APEX 48.1 · Pure Playmaker · 97% match
→
Tobias Harris
APEX 55.2 · Shot Creator · 97% match
→
Dorian Finney-Smith
APEX 49.9 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Teammates · 2020–21 · 17 APEX-qualified
Andre IguodalaAvery BradleyDewayne DedmonDuncan RobinsonGabe VincentGoran DragićJimmy ButlerKelly OlynykKendrick NunnMaurice HarklessMax StrusMeyers LeonardNemanja BjelicaPrecious AchiuwaTrevor ArizaTyler HerroVictor Oladipo
2021–22 · Regular Season · Team: MIA, 56 GP Ranked #96

Ranked #96 of 270 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 51.4
17.8
of 32
Off. Impact
6.8
of 14
Shot Quality
19.5
of 28
Def. Impact
8.5
of 16
Creation
4.8
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (19.5 of 28) — 70% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Physical Contribution (4.8 of 10).
vs 2020–21: APEX -4.5. Defensive Impact +2.5 (largest change); Shot Quality -1.3.
Style Metrics
60.8%
TS%
25.0%
USG%
17.5%
REB%
17.5%
AST%
1.31
AST/TO
0.466
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.72
LEBRON
+3.35
EPM
+3.8
BPM
+0.61
O-LBRN
+2.11
D-LBRN
2.7
VORP
APEX Score
51.4
Ranked #96 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
56
MIA
Archetype Versatile Big · 20 of 270 players in 2021–22
Comparable Profiles · 2021–22
Wendell Carter Jr.
APEX 52.5 · Versatile Big · 96% match
→
Jarrett Allen
APEX 52.1 · Rim Runner · 96% match
→
Otto Porter Jr.
APEX 55.7 · Efficient Wing · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2021–22 · 13 APEX-qualified
Caleb MartinDewayne DedmonDuncan RobinsonGabe VincentHaywood HighsmithJimmy ButlerKyle LowryMarkieff MorrisMax StrusNik StauskasP.J. TuckerTyler HerroVictor Oladipo
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: MIA, 75 GP Ranked #61

Ranked #61 of 261 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 53.9
16.1
of 32
Off. Impact
6.3
of 14
Shot Quality
16.3
of 28
Def. Impact
9.9
of 16
Creation
5.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (9.9 of 16) — 62% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (6.3 of 14).
vs 2021–22: APEX +2.5. Defensive Impact -3.2 (largest change); Offensive Impact -1.7.
Style Metrics
59.2%
TS%
25.2%
USG%
15.5%
REB%
15.9%
AST%
1.28
AST/TO
0.361
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.66
LEBRON
+1.59
EPM
+1.5
BPM
-0.08
O-LBRN
+1.74
D-LBRN
2.3
VORP
APEX Score
53.9
Ranked #61 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
75
MIA
Archetype Versatile Big · 35 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Andrew Wiggins
APEX 33.6 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Evan Mobley
APEX 55.2 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
Cedi Osman
APEX 52.8 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 13 APEX-qualified
Caleb MartinCody ZellerDewayne DedmonDuncan RobinsonGabe VincentHaywood HighsmithJimmy ButlerKevin LoveKyle LowryMax StrusNikola JovićTyler HerroVictor Oladipo
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: MIA, 71 GP Ranked #44

Ranked #44 of 264 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Mobile Big. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 56.3
15.2
of 32
Off. Impact
4.1
of 14
Shot Quality
20.7
of 28
Def. Impact
10.9
of 16
Creation
5.3
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Defensive Impact (20.7 of 28) — 74% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (4.1 of 14).
vs 2022–23: APEX +2.4. Defensive Impact +4.4 (largest change); Shot Quality -2.2.
Style Metrics
57.6%
TS%
24.9%
USG%
17.3%
REB%
18.9%
AST%
1.70
AST/TO
0.381
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+2.27
LEBRON
+2.11
EPM
+2.4
BPM
-0.34
O-LBRN
+2.61
D-LBRN
2.7
VORP
APEX Score
56.3
Ranked #44 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
71
MIA
Archetype Versatile Big · 23 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Caris LeVert
APEX 53.4 · Shot Creator · 95% match
→
Chris Paul
APEX 51.6 · Pure Playmaker · 93% match
→
Kyle Anderson
APEX 50.2 · Pure Playmaker · 92% match
→
Teammates · 2023–24 · 14 APEX-qualified
Caleb MartinDelon WrightDuncan RobinsonHaywood HighsmithJimmy ButlerJosh RichardsonKevin LoveKyle LowryNikola JovićPatty MillsR.J. HamptonTerry RozierThomas BryantTyler Herro
2024–25 · Regular Season · Team: MIA, 78 GP Ranked #82

Ranked #82 of 268 qualified. Versatile Big. Defensive role: Mobile Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 52.1
16.8
of 32
Off. Impact
5.2
of 14
Shot Quality
15.7
of 28
Def. Impact
10.2
of 16
Creation
4.2
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Creation & Playmaking (10.2 of 16) — 64% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Shot Quality (5.2 of 14).
vs 2023–24: APEX -4.2. Defensive Impact -5.0 (largest change); Offensive Impact +1.6.
Style Metrics
56.1%
TS%
23.5%
USG%
15.5%
REB%
20.0%
AST%
2.05
AST/TO
0.295
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.41
LEBRON
+1.85
EPM
+2.0
BPM
+0.26
O-LBRN
+1.15
D-LBRN
2.7
VORP
APEX Score
52.1
Ranked #82 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Versatile Big
Def Role · Mobile Big
Games
78
MIA
Archetype Versatile Big · 35 of 268 players in 2024–25
Comparable Profiles · 2024–25
D'Angelo Russell
APEX 47.1 · Pure Playmaker · 96% match
→
Jalen Johnson
APEX 33.9 · Versatile Big · 95% match
→
Jrue Holiday
APEX 51.6 · Role Player · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2024–25 · 15 APEX-qualified
Alec BurksAndrew WigginsDavion MitchellDuncan RobinsonHaywood HighsmithJimmy ButlerJosh ChristopherJosh RichardsonKel'el WareKevin LoveKyle AndersonNikola JovićTerry RozierThomas BryantTyler Herro
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.