The Miami Marlins tried to take advantage of some golden luck from Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo on Sunday afternoon.
It worked as they beat the Chicago Cubs 7-2. The Heat forward and two-time gold medalist threw out the first pitch at LoanDepot Park.
Bam wins gold 🥇 at #HomeofBeisbol pic.twitter.com/hVLrd3uMIX
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 25, 2024
Adebayo was in attendance, wearing a Marlins home jersey with his traditional uniform number, 13. However, instead of having his name stitched on the back, it simply read “GOLD.”
He threw out the first pitch with help from Marlins ace and former Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara, who caught the one-bounce throw from Adebayo.
Adebayo returned from the Paris Olympics with his second gold medal. Adebayo helped the United States defeat France in the championship game. Adebayo is the first player in Miami Heat history to win gold a second time.
Adebayo and the Heat lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs last season to the eventual champion Boston Celtics.
The Heat will begin training camp on October 1, with the arrival of veterans and rookies. The team will once again practice in Bahia Mar, Bahamas.
The Heat expect a lot from Adebayo this season. He will anchor the frontcourt with Nikola Jovic. Rookie center Kel’el Ware is expected to come off the bench and replace Adebayo when he needs a breather.
Scott Salomon is a Miami Heat On SI contributor. He can be reached at [email protected].
