Bam Adebayo Named 2024 NBA All-Star Starter, Replacing Injured Joel Embiid

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo steps into the spotlight for his first All-Star Game start, filling in for Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid due to a knee injury.

Bam Adebayo will make his first start in the NBA All-Star Game, replacing Joel Embiid who is out with a knee injury.
This marks the first time a Miami Heat player has started in the All-Star Game since Dwyane Wade in 2016.
Adebayo, averaging 20.2 points and 10.6 rebounds per game, has been a key player for the Heat this season.
The 26-year-old center was among the seven Eastern Conference reserves named to the original team.
The 2024 NBA All-Star Game is set to take place on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.