# Stan Van Gundy right on Bam Adebayo

> Bam Adebayo's slow start worries Heat despite high expectations.
- Title: Stan Van Gundy right on Bam Adebayo · Inside The Heat
- Summary: Bam Adebayo's slow start worries Heat despite high expectations. Bam Adebayo's poor performance and low confidence threaten Miami Heat's playoff hopes.
- Keywords: bam adebayo, miami heat, giannis antetokounmpo, dwyane wade, erik spoelstra, stan van gundy, nba, heat, sports, Stan, Van, Gundy
- Source: Inside The Heat — https://si.com/nba/heat/onsi/stan-van-gundy-was-right-about-bam-adebayo-01m5xpvnjxqz
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:10:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bam adebayo, miami heat, giannis antetokounmpo, dwyane wade, erik spoelstra, stan van gundy, nba, heat, sports
## Heat's high expectations
Miami Heat have highest expectations since Big Three era.
## Adebayo's slow start
Adebayo has slowest start in two years.
## Adebayo's performance
Adebayo missed all five 3-point attempts against Dallas Mavericks.
## Team struggles
Heat's 0-4 record weighs them down.
## Adebayo's confidence
Adebayo says he's playing poorly but feels targeted as scapegoat.
## Davion Mitchell's advice
Davion Mitchell says Adebayo needs to be more aggressive.
## Stan Van Gundy's view
Stan Van Gundy said Adebayo is offensively overrated.
## What happens next
Heat can't take next step into contention with Adebayo's performance.
## Key takeaway

Bam Adebayo's poor performance and low confidence threaten Miami Heat's playoff hopes.