One player who shares the same sentiments is the Heat's captain in Bam Adebayo who spoke after Tuesday's practice and gave a confident outlook on his new teammate. He would tell ClutchPoints that once the 30-year-old “gets comfortable.” fans could see the return of “All-Star Andrew.”

Adebayo is fined $50,000 for making inappropriate contact with and directing profane language toward a game official after Friday's loss to the Timberwolves.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had an episode in Friday's loss to Minnesota Timberwolves that left him lighter in the wallet

As Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra admitted the team had regressed during last Saturday's loss to the Chicago Bulls, he remains confident in his team to turn the page and play up to their standard. He would say that Tuesday's practice was a good step in the right direction.

“He’s been a monster for us,” coach Erik Spoelstra said. “And he’s doing it all across the board — his leadership, his voice. He’s playing big minutes. He’s doing it on both ends. He’s scoring for us. He’s facilitating. He’s handling. He’s organizing our offense, and then he’s end of offense for us.” And, Spoelstra said, leading at a time of need.