# NBA Round Up: Bam Adebayo, Celtic Coaching Shift

> Van Gundy calls Adebayo overrated; 39-year-old Celtic gets coaching duties.
- Title: NBA Round Up: Bam Adebayo, Celtic Coaching Shift | Shortify
- Summary: Van Gundy calls Adebayo overrated; 39-year-old Celtic gets coaching duties. Former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy says Bam Adebayo is overrated, while…
- Keywords: nba, bam adebayo, miami heat, boston celts, stan van gundy, mike conley, kawhi leonard, knicks, memphis grizzlies, allen iverson, sports, Round
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-nba-round-up-bam-adebayo-called-overrated-thirty-nine-year-old-celtic-gets-head-coaching-duties-more
- Author: Caroline John
- Published: 2026-10-16T14:00:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nba, bam adebayo, miami heat, boston celts, stan van gundy, mike conley, kawhi leonard, knicks, memphis grizzlies, allen iverson, sports
## Stan Van Gundy's Miami Heat Roster Critique
Former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy criticized the team's defensive capabilities and key player evaluations for the 2026, 27 season.

> I'm not as high on miami as a lot of people are.
## Bam Adebayo Overrated?
Van Gundy called Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo overrated at the offensive end despite his 20.1 points average.

> I'm not sold on them.
## 39-Year-Old Mike Conley Takes Coaching Duties
Boston Celtics point guard Mike Conley swapped his jersey for a coach's clipboard during a preseason win against the Charlotte Hornets.

> Joe approached me before the game and said, 'what would you think about doing the rotations tonight?'
## Celtics' Coaching Experiment
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has assistants take turns coaching games to develop his staff and see the game from different angles.

> It's a lot harder than you think.
## Knicks' Commentary on Kawhi Leonard
Knicks' broadcast booth commentator Walt 'Clyde' Frazier made a subtle jab about Kawhi Leonard's offseason cap saga.

> They have aspirations to be a better team than last year.
## Memphis Grizzlies Trade Rumors
Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly exploring trade markets for forward GG Jackson II and guard Walter Clayton Jr.

> I'm told, however, that the grizzlies have been exploring potential trade markets for gg jackson ii and walter clayton jr.
## Allen Iverson on Championship Dreams
Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson revealed he would give up his MVP trophy for a championship.

> I would give my mvp trophy back. I would.
## Key takeaway

Former Miami Heat coach Stan Van Gundy says Bam Adebayo is overrated, while Boston Celtics' Mike Conley gets a taste of coaching duties.