MIAMI – With the announcement that the Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra will be the new head coach of the USA men's basketball team, there is no doubt excitement among the sports world, and especially the NBA team he has led since 2008. As Heat star Bam Adebayo has touched on the Spoelstra news when it wasn't official, the big man has given his thoughts on the matter.

Speaking after Thursday's practice, where he came back to full participation after suffering from a knee injury, he would be asked about the news regarding Spoelstra. Adebayo would say to ClutchPoints how Spoelstra is “up for that challenge” and how the goal is to meet the “standard” that has been set with the Miami organization.

“I mean, it's a responsibility and he's up for that challenge,” Adebayo said. “He wants to go

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