"Bam's struggles with inconsistency, especially on the offensive end of the floor, have been somewhat jarring to begin the year. But in an honest moment, he told reporters that it's not just his back that has been hurting him this season. In all likelihood, Bam has been playing through pain for most of the year. It's just the back portion of the injury that finally forced him into a position where he could no longer play through the injuries."
"Rewinding to early this year, Bam missed two weeks with a foot injury. Now dealing with a bad back, this start to the season has been anything but ideal for the perennial All-Star forward. Even though on the surface, Bam looks to be having another good year, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds on solid shooting percentages, there have been a few performances over the last couple of weeks that just leave you scratching your head when watching the Heat."
"Over his last four games specifically, Bam is averaging just 12 points on 36 percent shooting from the field, while going 0-8 from 3-point range, and it does become quite evident that something wasn't right with the Heat. And now we know. Bam has been playing beat up for the last few weeks, and the back injury was the final straw before the Heat's training staff believed that he should shut it down for a while."
Bam Adebayo has played through pain for most of the season, carrying multiple nagging injuries that eventually affected his play. He missed two weeks earlier with a foot injury and later developed a worsening back problem that forced him out of games. Season averages remain about 18 points and 10 rebounds on solid shooting, but recent stretches showed steep declines. Over his last four games he averaged 12 points on 36 percent shooting and went 0-for-8 from three. Those performances coincided with the Heat's broader slump. The Heat's training staff shut him down while evaluating recovery and a return timeline.
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