Ranking the 5 best players on the Heat if Damian Lillard trade happens

Best players on Miami Heat after Damian Lillard trade, No. 3: Bam Adebayo

Bam Adebayo has been the second-best player on the Heat since Jimmy Butler’s arrival. Bam is a 2-time all-star, in 2020 and 2023, and has been selected to the All-Defensive second team the last 4 seasons. Bam had one of his best seasons yet where he averaged 20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks on 54 percent shooting from the field.

For most of the postseason, Bam took a step back as he averaged 17.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists on just 48 percent shooting from the field. In the NBA Finals, Bam was the Heat’s best player as Jimmy Butler did not show up. Bam averaged 21.8 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists on 46 percent shooting.

In a Damian Lillard trade, Bam is also untouchable because is a key piece behind the Heat’s success. He’s the anchor of the defense and a big representative of Heat culture. Dame would want to have Bam there as they can form a legit big three with Butler, Dame, and Bam.

Having those three players on your team, it is more than obvious that Bam is the worst player of those three and would be the third-best player on the Heat. By no means is having Bam Adebayo as your third-best player a bad thing as you would have a great shot at winning the Championship.