MIAMI — The NBA released their All-Defense teams on Thursday.
The Heat’s Bam Adebayo did not make either the first team or second team.
Adebayo received 18 points, 1 first place vote and 16 2nd place votes.
Adebayo had previously been honored.
The two-time Olympic Gold medalist is known for his defensive versatility.
He’s able to guard players 1-5, meaning from point guards to centers.
Adebayo has made it known throughout his career that being Defensive Player of the Year is one of his biggest goals.
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