Bam Adebayo may not be the best overall defensive big man in the NBA, but he’s the most switchable, a title Isaiah Stewart would like to claim for himself.
The Game Theory Podcast recently ranked their top 25 defenders in the NBA, and while Isaiah Stewart didn’t make the cut, he was an honorable mention, let down by the fact that he’s not a starter and played only 20 minutes per game, which seems fair.
Adebayo came in 7th, mostly because of his defensive versatility and ability to switch on any player 1-5, which allows Miami to play any type of defense it wants and keeps opponents unsure of the best way to attack.