Bam Adebayo made history in the Miami Heat’s 106-90 win on Monday night, breaking the franchise record for the most double-doubles, previously held by former Heat big man Rony Seikaly (221).
Adebayo’s record-breaking 222nd double-double featured him scoring 19 points while hauling down 15 rebounds, his fifth game with at least 15 boards this season–40th of career (not including postseason).
He was relieved for it to finally be over after Monday’s win.
“I’ve always wanted to be first in something in this organization,” he said after the game. “I’m glad to get [the record] over with. That had too much pressure. I’m glad it’s done and I’m glad we got the win.”
Seikaly, the first player drafted in Miami Heat history, played 11 seasons in the NBA, including six with the Heat from 1988-94. He was in attendance Monday and was on the broadcast when the record was broken.
Seikaly’s 221st double-double came in his 439th-and-final regular season game as a member of the Heat in April of 1994. At least he can say he did it in fewer games (Adebayo did it in 547).
While Adebayo’s record-breaking feat was most certainly an accomplishment, he may not be done yet.
Bam Adebayo is on track to break multiple Heat records:
The Miami Heat captain is a franchise cornerstone, regardless of how bad some may have viewed his start to the regular season. Here is where he ranks among all-time Heat players:
- 4th in points
- 2nd in rebounds
- 7th in assists
- 4th in steals
- 5th in blocks
- 3rd in triple-doubles
Adebayo has never been a premier, 25-point-per-game scorer, so it’s difficult to see him surpassing Dwyane Wade on the Heat’s all-time scoring list.
But he’s less than 950 rebounds away from breaking Udonis Haslem’s all-time rebounding record, which is the most achievable mark. He’s still nearly 900 steals behind Wade and nearly 1,150 blocks away from Alonzo Mourning. Adebayo’s also six triple-doubles away from surpassing Jimmy Butler (13) in the franchise’s lead–one away from tying LeBron James (9).
He’s not done, even though some are more far-reaching than others. Either way, Adebayo’s forever etched himself into the record books as one of the franchise’s best bigs ever.
And he’s only continuing to ascend in those rankings. Congratulations, captain!
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Honestly, good for Bam and all, but holy hell, good for Seikaly. He’s Miami’s forgotten star, but he held this record for over 30 years before Bam broke it. Through Mourning, through Wade, through Shaq, through LeBron, through Chalmers, through Butler. Seikaly’s jersey isn’t even in the rafters, but this record outlived all of those great players. This guy who was coached by Ron Rothstein, in a city that only has a memory that lasts as long as Pat Riley.
Good on ya, and I hope people still remember you going forward.
Did he shout out Seikaly at all?
Yes, more than once.