The NBA Has A Steven Adams Problem
The NBA Has A Steven Adams Problem
Steven Adams just secured $39 million while putting up under five points per game.
No three-point shot.
Rough free throws.
Absolutely no spacing.
And yet—he’s one of the most impactful players on the floor.
This video breaks down how Adams is quietly bending the game in ways box scores and analytics struggle to measure. From stealing extra possessions to imposing constant physical pressure, his value has nothing to do with scoring and everything to do with control, toughness, and winning margins.
The league claimed this type of center was obsolete.
Steven Adams is the living proof that the archetype was never dead—it just evolved.