"Idk probably be Black" - Bam Adebayo delivers powerful reply to fan asking about Juneteenth plans
Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo gave a brief yet powerful answer when asked about his plans for Juneteenth. Juneteenth, a decades-old holiday, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It is celebrated every June 19, the date in 1865 when enslaved people were informed that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Initially celebrated in African American communities in the South, Juneteenth has gradually gained national recognition. Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday in 1979, and since then, 41 other states and the District of Columbia have recognized it as a state holiday or holiday observance.
Now, Juneteenth is officially a federal holiday in the United States, and Adebayo shared his straightforward plans for the holiday on X (formerly Twitter). When asked about his plans for the day. He said:
"Idk, probably be Black 😎”
Several NBA players celebrated Juneteenth by attending Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out” concert in Inglewood, including prominent figures like LeBron James, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan.
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Insider suggests Heat are interested in pairing Bam Adebayo with Utah Jazz star
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen has become a highly sought-after trade target, having blossomed into a star player with averages of 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists this season.
Markkanen, a former NBA Most Improved Player, has attracted interest from both teams looking to acquire a star and those with championship aspirations, such as the Miami Heat, who reportedly want to build a frontcourt featuring him and Bam Adebayo.
An anonymous NBA general manager suggested in an interview with Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports that Markkanen is the dream target for many teams, including the Heat.
“There are a few teams that, when you look at it, he is going to be their dream target,” the GM said.
“The Lakers, you get a guy like him with Anthony Davis, and that’s perfect for both guys. The Knicks would love to get hold of him. The Heat, again, put him with Bam (Adebayo) and that is the pair you want to build around, you can send Jimmy (Butler) wherever he wants.”
This season, Bam Adebayo averaged 19.3 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists and appeared in 71 games. He was selected to play in his third All-Star game.
Markkanen is entering the 2024-25 season in the final year of his four-year, $67,470,906 contract.