Does Bam Adebayo have to recruit Mitchell to Miami Heat?

Q: Bam Adebayo is the future. Make that your priority. Superstars want to play with him. How many more superstars need to come out and say I’d love to play in Miami with Bam? This doesn’t happen every year with players, but it does in Bam’s case. – Douglas.

A: A point well made, in light of the respect Bam Adebayo has cultivated from Damian Lillard and Donovan Mitchell. There is plenty to be said about a star who is not ball dominant, who is willing to instead prioritize passing and defense. To a degree, the same can be said for playing alongside Jimmy Butler. Had Damian Lilliard gotten to the Heat last summer, he would have received all the shots he could handle, as assuredly would be the case with Donovan Mitchell, if he attempts to work his way from Cleveland. That assuredly would not be the case with a player joining Jalen Brunson in New York, with absolutely no disrespect to the ball-dominant brilliance of Jalen. The difference Jimmy is not about to recruit, or identify a potential teammate who would supplant him as face of the team. So, yes, enter Bam Adebayo. The difference is Bam doesn’t demand the spotlight to recruit, unlike, say, Jimmy’s very clear desire to get Kyle Lowry alongside in 2021.