Nov 13, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) traded jerseys after the game at Vivint Arena. Miami Heat won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Sends Instagram Message To Bam Adebayo

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 5:48 PM ET

Bam Adebayo is one of the best centers in the NBA.

This week, the Miami Heat center celebrated his 28th birthday.

Join us in wishing Bam Adebayo a HAPPY 28th BIRTHDAY! #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/L9nxMcpNvN
— NBA (@NBA) July 18, 2025

One person who sent Adebayo a message was Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell (via his Instagram story).

Mitchell wrote: "Happy birthday my son @bam1of1 "

Mitchell and Adebayo are two of the best players in the NBA (and in the middle of their primes).

Therefore, many fans will likely enjoy seeing Mitchell show love to Adebayo.

Adebayo finished last season with averages of 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 48.5% from the field and 35.7% from the three-point range in 78 games.

The Heat were swept by Mitchell and the Cavs in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Via @HeatvsHaters: "Bam Adebayo at 28:

5x All-Defensive
3x All-Star
2x Olympic Gold Medalist
2 Finals appearances
Made Playoffs 7/8 seasons
4th in Points (Heat)
2nd in Rebounds (Heat)
3rd in Assists (Heat)
4th in Steals (Heat)
5th in Blocks (Heat)
3rd in Triple-Doubles (Heat)"