Nov 8, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) battle for position on the court in the second half at Ball Arena.

When asked to make a comparison for Duncan, Adebayo, was quick to speak. “I would say Nikola Jokić just from a fundamental aspect," he said, " (or) an older Kevin Durant." ...

After being pivoted to a power forward role next to rookie Kel'el Ware, Adebayo averaged a still-good 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks a night for the 37-45 Heat.