The Old Man and the Three The Miami Heat Episode: Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo | YM3
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Dec 4, 2025 In this engaging discussion, NBA stars Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo delve into life with the Miami Heat. Norman shares insights on his transformative journey across teams and adapting to Miami's explosive offense. Bam reflects on Heat culture and the mental resilience required for international play. They chat about Erik Spoelstra's coaching style, the tough conditioning tests players face, and the importance of team chemistry. Both express how peer respect matters more than awards, highlighting their commitment to winning and developing young talent.
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First Impressions On Norman Powell
- Bam's first impression of Norman was noticing he was "bow‑legged" when he first saw him play in Portland.
- Bam joked he called his mom about finding someone more bow‑legged than her.
Scoring Talent Revealed Over Time
- Bam noticed Norman's scoring emerged during the Toronto run and later at the Clippers where he stood out despite star teammates.
- That progression revealed Norman's ability to shine when given role freedom.
Let Winning Do The Talking
- Norman says flying under the radar often costs recognition because promotion favors big personalities.
- He advises focusing on internal motivation and letting winning validate your work.