Bam-Adebayo set for Tokyo Olympics with Team USA

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Bam Adebayo makes US men’s Olympic basketball team

By Julius Okorie with Agency Report On Jun 24, 2021 0

Nigeria born Miami Heat ace Bam Adebayo made the US Men Olympic basketball team released on Thursday. The NBA star who was nicknamed Bam Bam by his mother is a Center / Power forward who has been tipped to be a major boost for Team USA going to the Olympics as hot favorites.

USA Basketball had to narrow down a field of 57 players to 12 for the games. Several players committed in recent days, which filled out the roster that will likely once again be considered the favorite for the gold medal.

Several superstars turned down the offer, while others didn’t make the cut. Here is the full list of Team US men’s basketball heading to the Tokyo Olympics.

Kevin Durant, F, Brooklyn Nets

Damian Lillard, G, Portland Trail Blazers

Devin Booker, G, Phoenix Suns

Jayson Tatum, F, Boston Celtics

Bradley Beal, G, Washington Wizards

Khris Middleton, G/F, Milwaukee Bucks

Zach LaVine, G, Chicago Bulls

Bam Adebayo, C, Miami Heat

Draymond Green, F/C, Golden State Warriors

Jrue Holiday, G, Milwaukee Bucks

Kevin Love, F, Cleveland Cavaliers

Jerami Grant, F, Detroit Pistons