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Bam Adebayo Chases Heat Franchise Rebounding Record, Jokes With Udonis Haslem
Heat star Bam Adebayo is closing in on Udonis Haslem's franchise record for career rebounds.
Mar. 3, 2026 at 3:39am
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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is closing in on Udonis Haslem's franchise record for most career rebounds. During a postgame interview, Adebayo joked with Haslem, the Heat legend who currently holds the record, saying he'll give him the game ball when he eventually breaks the record. Haslem expressed no interest in collecting the game ball, predicting Adebayo will surpass his record before the end of the regular season.
Why it matters
Adebayo's pursuit of the Heat's rebounding record is a significant milestone for the young star, who has emerged as a cornerstone of the franchise. The lighthearted exchange with Haslem, a beloved Heat lifer, adds a fun human element to Adebayo's chase of the franchise mark.
The details
Adebayo is currently 245 rebounds away from passing Haslem's franchise record of 5,791 career rebounds. During a postgame interview, Adebayo joked with Haslem, saying "Sorry, OG. I love you to death. I'll give you the game ball if you want it. But you know that record is mine, buddy." Haslem expressed no interest in collecting the game ball, predicting Adebayo will surpass his record before the end of the regular season.
- Adebayo is 245 rebounds away from reaching Haslem's franchise record.
- Haslem predicts Adebayo will surpass his record before the end of the regular season.
The players
Bam Adebayo
The Miami Heat's star center who is closing in on the franchise's all-time rebounding record.
Udonis Haslem
The Miami Heat legend who currently holds the franchise record for most career rebounds with 5,791.
What they’re saying
“Sorry, OG. I love you to death. I'll give you the game ball if you want it. But you know that record is mine, buddy.”
— Bam Adebayo
“You know that record is mine, buddy.”
— Bam Adebayo
What’s next
Adebayo is expected to surpass Haslem's franchise rebounding record before the end of the current NBA regular season.
The takeaway
Bam Adebayo's pursuit of the Miami Heat's all-time rebounding record is a significant milestone for the young star, and his lighthearted exchange with franchise legend Udonis Haslem adds a fun human element to the chase of the franchise mark.
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