Feb 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, and guard Tyler Herro (14) greet each other during team introductions before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Bam Adebayo Predicts 'A Lot Of Changes' For Miami Heat In Offseason

Originally posted on Miami Heat on SI | By Alex Toledo | Last updated Apr 29, 2025 3:23 PM ET

The Miami Heat ended the season with the fourth-worst Playoff loss in NBA history in Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Heat center Bam Adebayo had some eye-opening comments when asked what needs to change after two consecutive first round exits.

"I don't know, it's gonna be a lot of changes this summer, just from my point of view, understanding how the guy with the silver hair works. So, just be prepared for that," Adebayo said. "And for me, man, it's understanding, gotta figure out how to win a game in the Playoffs. You understand how hard it is when you actually get into these trenches. So, you take that and you figure it out."

Bam: "There are going to be a lot of changes this summer, knowing how the guy with the silver hair works. Be prepared for that."
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) April 29, 2025

The Heat were outscored by 122 points in the series, good for the largest point differential in a in a sweep in NBA history. Adebayo was asked how they can use such a denigrating elimination as motivation going into next season.

"Definitely going to fuel us from that standpoint like I said. We could've let go of this rope a long time ago. We could have quit during the 10-game winning streak and just been like, just cough up the season, the organization, the coaches, players, but we were obsessed with trying to dig ourself out of the hole and to push yourself to a point where you give yourself a chance," Adebayo said. "You know, that's all you can ask for from my point of view with the younger guys watching. Them understanding that you never know what can happen in this league. You put a little faith and obsession into it."

Wrapping up his press conference, Adebayo was asked about cherishing the good moments in an uneven season.

"You got to enjoy those small moments cause you'll never know when you get those back," Adebayo said. "You never know who's going to be in the locker room next year. Being able to enjoy those moments, you know, in real time, it definitely makes it bigger than basketball."

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Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at toledoalexander22@gmail.com. Twitter: @tropicalblanket

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