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Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo is about to play in his third All-Star game Sunday night, but this time will be a bit different compared to the other appearances.
Because Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is unable to play because of an injury, Adebayo will start for the Eastern Conference.This will be the first time for Adebayo and also the first for a Heat player to start in an All-Star team since legend Dwyane Wade did it back in 2016. Adebayo spoke to the media Saturday about the getting the opportunity to start, saying it will be a “dope experience” according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.It’s going to be a dope experience,” Adebayo said. “Just going to really cherish that moment and thankful to God and all the people who support me through all the ups and downs. We’ve added something new to our list.