Bam Adebayo omits LeBron James from top 5 all-time players list
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Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Bam Adebayo did not include LeBron James in his top five NBA players of all time during a recent event. Adebayo named Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, and Tim Duncan as his selections, raising questions due to his reported close relationship with James. This comes after a summer where the Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, increasing expectations for the team's performance. Adebayo, preparing for his 10th season, held basketball camps while maintaining that he has a strong friendship with James.
- •Bam Adebayo named his top five players: Bryant, Curry, Jordan, Durant, Duncan.
- •Adebayo's omission of James surprised fans and analysts, despite their friendship.
- •The Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo, increasing championship aspirations for next season.
- •Adebayo averaged 20.1 points, 10 rebounds last season as Heat missed playoffs.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bam Adebayo leaves LeBron James off his all-time top five, but names two other current players
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Did Heat’s Bam Adebayo take a shot at LeBron James with all-time list?
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bam Adebayo Snubs LeBron James From Top 5 All-Time List
"A new quote from Bam Adebayo saw many fans and pundits wondering if he has an issue with LeBron James. The Miami Heat center received the NBA Social Justice Award in front of many young kids and was asked to name his top five players in NBA history. Despite having a close friendship with LeBron, […] The post Bam Adebayo Snubs LeBron James From Top 5 All-Time List appeared first on HEAVY.
"Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo revealed the five greatest basketball players in his eyes, but his list notably excluded Heat legend and NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James. LeBron almost returned to the Heat this summer to team up with Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, potentially winning another championship for the franchise 15 years after he led them to the 2012 title.
"Bam Adebayo seems to have snubbed LeBron James from his all-time list after the latter joined the 76ers over the Heat this NBA offseason.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 5:30 AMBam Adebayo leaves LeBron James off his all-time top five, but names two other current players
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo revealed the five greatest basketball players in his eyes, but his list notably excluded Heat legend and NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James. LeBron almost returned to the Heat this summer to team up with Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo, potentially winning another championship for the franchise 15 years after he led them to the 2012 title.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:11 AMDid Heat’s Bam Adebayo take a shot at LeBron James with all-time list?
Bam Adebayo seems to have snubbed LeBron James from his all-time list after the latter joined the 76ers over the Heat this NBA offseason.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:00 AMBam Adebayo Snubs LeBron James From Top 5 All-Time List
A new quote from Bam Adebayo saw many fans and pundits wondering if he has an issue with LeBron James. The Miami Heat center received the NBA Social Justice Award in front of many young kids and was asked to name his top five players in NBA history. Despite having a close friendship with LeBron, […] The post Bam Adebayo Snubs LeBron James From Top 5 All-Time List appeared first on HEAVY.
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