Heat center Adebayo bangs Panthers drum before Game 3

Three-time NBA All-Star gets fans hyped for Stanley Cup Final

Bam Adebayo Panthers drum edit

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By Christopher Detwiler
@Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

There was no doubt what noise the pregame drum was going to make before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday: Bam.

Before puck drop between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, Miami Heat center and three-time NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo hit the drum to get the crowd excited before puck drop.

Adebayo wore a custom No. 13 Panthers jersey (his number for the Heat) while hyping up the fans.

The five-time NBA All-Defensive Team honoree helped lead the Heat to the NBA Finals in 2023 and is a two-time gold medalist with the United States Men's Basketball Team.

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