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A former Washington Daily News-Beaufort County Athlete of the Year continues to make his mark on the NBA.

Edrice “Bam” Adebayo will lead the Miami Heat as they take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals Wednesday night.

With an impressive performance in the NBA playoffs, the former Northside Panther is getting plenty of buzz in the media.

Here is sample of what they’re saying nationally about Bam:

 

Will Bam Adebayo be a problem for Anthony Davis, LeBron and the Lakers?

Yahoo Sports

 

“Baby Shaq” Former NBA Champion Gushes Over Bam Adebayo

Essentially Sports

 

The Celtics couldn’t solve Bam Adebayo. That’s why they’re going home

The Athletic

 

Proof that Heat’s Bam Adebayo is the best center in the NBA

Clutch Points

 

The Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo is “built different”

New York Times