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Bam Adebayo Opens Up About His Incredible Basketball Journey! From a Kid in Jersey to NBA All-Star!

From growing up in Newark and a trailer in North Carolina to becoming a first-time NBA All-Star with the Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo has shared his journey with his mother, Marilyn. After Bam was drafted by the Heat in 2017, he and his mom started a foundation together to support other single parents. Nowadays, they…

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From growing up in Newark and a trailer in North Carolina to becoming a first-time NBA All-Star with the Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo has shared his journey with his mother, Marilyn. After Bam was drafted by the Heat in 2017, he and his mom started a foundation together to support other single parents. Nowadays, they share their “RAK” philosophy (Random Acts of Kindness) by hosting community events throughout Miami with Bam’s trainer, Kevin Graves.

This past holiday season, CloseUp360 spent a day with Bam to capture his annual Thanksgiving drive while telling the story of how he and Marilyn developed a special bond over the years, with Kevin’s support.

For more exclusive features with NBA players off the court, check out CloseUp360.

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27 Comments

  1. xHDwarrior11

    February 5, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    BAM BAM! #BBN💙

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  3. GoStoopid

    February 5, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    336 GANG

  4. Gamer D

    February 5, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    Bam Szn 💥

  5. Gamer D

    February 5, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    I absolutely love this interview

  6. Abass jalloh

    February 5, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    ALL-Star idk mane

  7. Wanniee

    February 5, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    Go crazy for the 252✊🏿💯

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    February 5, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    “K̳o̳b̳e̳ ̳B̳r̳y̳a̳n̳t̳ ̳i̳s̳ ̳a̳ ̳l̳e̳g̳e̳n̳d̳ ̳t̳h̳a̳t̳ ̳n̳b̳a̳ ̳f̳a̳n̳s̳ ̳w̳i̳l̳l̳ ̳n̳e̳v̳e̳r̳ ̳f̳o̳r̳g̳e̳t̳! w̳e̳ ̳l̳o̳v̳e̳ ̳u̳”

    “W̳h̳e̳n̳e̳v̳e̳r̳ ̳y̳o̳u̳ ̳n̳e̳e̳d̳ ̳m̳o̳r̳e̳ ̳v̳c̳ ̳n̳b̳a̳ ̳u̳s̳e̳ ̳t̳h̳i̳s̳: forums.progames.best?”

    • Yea im back bih

      February 5, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      Nah

  9. G _TTG

    February 5, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    252 lil Washington

  10. Ralph01

    February 5, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    Heat nation 🔥🔥

  11. Joel Therrien

    February 5, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    Damn, what’s not to love about this guy. Awesome to see him getting recognized 👌

  12. Sampson Frimpong

    February 5, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    Reppin newark

  13. Glanced

    February 5, 2020 at 6:36 pm

    Oh he’s an all star?

  14. Celo Williamson

    February 5, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    Bam got a really nice shooting form if he keeps working on his threes I’ll be really good at it .

  15. Celo Williamson

    February 5, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    I didn’t start playing Basketball until the 6 grade either but unlike Bam I’m only 5’11 on a good day so starting playing late for someone my height is a huge disadvantage

    • NBA DUCK

      February 6, 2020 at 12:25 am

      Be fucking grateful i wish i was tall godamn

  16. NEGRO JAZZ MUSICIAN

    February 5, 2020 at 8:41 pm

    Love the back story. Too often we only see the negative side of athletes and celebs.

  17. The God

    February 5, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Newark brick City to north Carolina stand up I’m born in Newark and constantly was going in between Newark and Kinston NC as a kid salute

  18. Anthony Bullard

    February 5, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    Awesome!

  19. crockrom23

    February 5, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    Bam will go far with humility and a heart like that!!!

  20. K1ng Gi

    February 5, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    JERSEY ‼️🤟🏾 NORK

  21. MR.OVARY MASSAGER

    February 5, 2020 at 11:26 pm

    A REAL ONE….GOOD FOUNDATION…

  22. IAmG5ive

    February 6, 2020 at 3:39 am

    Hope to see him next week 💯

  23. Chrisanity

    February 6, 2020 at 5:33 am

    I remember when coach Spo using him a lot more than Hassan Whineside because Spo sees bigger potential at him compare to WhineSide.
    Bam trust the process and never complain about his role and limited time while Hassan thinks he’s the BIG STAR of the team who they need to adjust with.

    I’m happy those people who criticize Spo and disbelieving Bam are now shutup,.. so where Hassan now? in his entire career he never gotten to all stars..
    Congrats Bam with your all stars!

  24. nikita derastel

    February 6, 2020 at 7:56 am

    I never knew he grew up like that

  25. WILLIAM QUINN

    February 6, 2020 at 11:47 am

    That’s what I like to see people that come from the bottom and don’t forget where they came from and give back not because they have to or for a tax break but because they care about people who don’t have nothing and he helps them out buy paying there grocery bills and not just write a check and take a picture of it and let it be known. This was the first time I ever heard anything about dude besides Basketball. I’m a 76ers fan and now I’m a BAM fan !!! Thank you for everything that you do bro I wish that there were a lot more people like you in the world it would be a much better place for it. Your a ALL-STAR of the court . 🏀 ⭐ 💯 %💝 !!! ✌ 🎭

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