The Miami Heat are the most versatile team. Bam Adebayo is the central bone of the defensive and offensive frame and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament in the right thumb. On Wednesday, the Heat announced the injury of team center Bam Adebayo.
Adebayor felt uncomfortable after Monday's home loss to the Denver Nuggets. Then he examined the thumb of his right hand. In preparation for the home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Heat coach Eric Spollstra said, "Adebayor is one of the most dynamic players on the team and one of the rarest players in the league. So we're not going to deal with this in a single way. We have to find some special solutions. We also need to sort out some ideas and find some inspiration. We'll know. We have to make changes in some places. We can't go the same way anymore. Adebayor is the team's glue at both ends of the pitch. He is really unique. ”
Six weeks of injury time means Adebayor won't be back until January of the new year at the latest, which also means he will miss 20 or so games. Adebayor's rehabilitation program includes one surgery. Boss Bos said: "We just need to take it one step at a time. Adebayo's prospect is that we can deal with his injuries and shorten his recovery time. This is, of course, easier said than done. "He will remain in the team. He was injured for the team. I'm sure he'll recover soon and get back on the pitch. "
There are also two centre-forwards in the team, Devi Ender Demenger and Homer Evat Severn (rookie). In fact, There are very few opportunities for The Everwall season, and the Heat can also choose Haslem and P.J. Tucker from Udinese as center positions. Adebayor has been the Heat's helmsman on the defensive end in recent years. His ability to change defense allows him to cover five positions on the pitch. He's also a pillar of the team's offensive framework, especially when he's paired with core point guard Kyle Lowry.
Judging by the recovery timeline, Adebayor can't count on key conversations against the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns. Adebayor started all 18 games this season, averaging 18.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.11 steals per game, averaging 32.9 minutes per game and shooting 51.9 percent from the field.
Adebayor has missed three games this season with a knee bruise. In all three games, the Heat won. Coachespo believes that the rest at that time is of great significance to Adebayor's return from injury. Coach Spoo said: "This will definitely help. This is a bone abrasion that takes time to recover. A break is best for all parties. ”
The thumb injury could have been due to previous games, but it could also have been injured when Adebayor collided with Jeff Green when he intercepted a pass in the first half of the game against the Nuggets. He did the emergency treatment at the time and then stuck with the whole game.
Jeff Slottz, a trainer with a high reputation on the streetwear website, said: "The recovery period for thumb repair surgery is around 26, with Chris Paul and Marcus Smart returning to the field as quickly as possible, missing only 39 days (14) and 44 days (15) respectively. ”
This season is the first year of Adebayo's five-year, $163 million contract in the offseason last year, and this injury season Adebayo doesn't appear to be reimbursed, so the Heat can't get injury exceptions. There is currently one place left on the Heat's roster, but if one more player is added, the Heat will have to pay a luxury tax.
The big players currently available in the market are as follows. Demarcus Kazens signed with the Bucks this week. Former Heat center Meyers Leonard and former Raptors center Bismarck Bismarck Biombo can sign. Aaron Baynes and Micahport can also sign, having played for the Heat in the summer league and making it to training camp. It is worth mentioning that Micahport now plays for the Heat's affiliate, the SkyForce.