Bam Adebayo joins Dwyane Wade as Heat's only 10,000-point scorers

Bam Adebayo scored 24 points to reach 10,000 career points, joining Dwyane Wade as the only Miami Heat players with that mark; Miami beat Detroit 121-110.

Bam Adebayo reached 10,000 career points on Sunday night as the Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-110. The milestone puts him alongside Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade as the only Heat players to reach 10,000 points. Adebayo was drafted out of Kentucky nine years ago and entered the NBA primarily known for his defense and lob ability. Over time he has developed his scoring and is currently on pace to average at least 18 points per game for a sixth straight season. Notable facts: - Adebayo entered the game 23 points short of the milestone and finished with 24 points to reach 10,000 career points. - Miami won the game 121-110 over the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons. - Adebayo made four 3-pointers in the game, bringing his season total to 94, which matches his combined total from the previous two seasons. - He is Miami's team captain and has expanded his offensive role since being drafted. - Adebayo is second on the Heat's career rebound list behind Udonis Haslem and would need 207 rebounds in the team's remaining 17 games to overtake Haslem. - Dwyane Wade scored 21,556 points in his Heat career, the franchise high. Summary: Joining Dwyane Wade on the Heat's 10,000-point list is a notable milestone that reflects Adebayo's growth as a scorer and his long tenure with the franchise. He also remains in position to challenge Udonis Haslem's franchise rebound total, a feat that would require 207 rebounds in Miami's final 17 games of the season.