Giannis Antetokounmpo praises Bam Adebayo after workout in Vegas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo shared his impressions of Bam Adebayo following their first workout together in Las Vegas on July 17. Antetokounmpo stated that he recognized Adebayo as not just a good player but a great one, highlighting Adebayo's competitive nature and importance to the Miami Heat. The two NBA stars expressed excitement about working on their defensive skills and handling high-pressure situations in the upcoming season.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo worked out together for 2-3 hours.
- •Antetokounmpo praised Adebayo as a great player and a competitive teammate.
- •The workout took place in Las Vegas on July 17.
- •Antetokounmpo looks forward to improving their defense together.
- •Both players are eager for high-pressure games this season.
- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Giannis Antetokounmpo on first workout with Bam Adebayo: I realized that he's not a good player, he's a great player
"Giannis Antetokounmpo on first workout with Bam Adebayo: I realized that he's not a good player, he's a great player
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