Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo is currently on the award media tour, making his case for Defensive Player of the Year and he’s done a damn good case making it on the floor this season as well.
In the 56 games this season that Bam’s played (his injury earlier this season seems to be what’s really limiting him for the award), Bam has averaged 0.8 blocks and 1.2 steals. According to Cleaning the Glass, Bam ranks in the 94th percentile in steal percentage, and the 80th percentile in defensive rebounds per game.
It’s also no secret that his ability to switch onto any player has resulted in many Miami Heat wins this season.