NBA TV节目上，11月1日，前迈阿密热火队助教大卫·菲兹戴尔公开透露，他对字母哥和阿德巴约之间的默契配合持乐观态度，坚信主教练斯波尔斯特拉有能力找到应对之策。
Fitzgerald commented, "Do you recall how swiftly our team moved forward during the first half of last season? Presently, all that's required is a cohesive tactical understanding among the players. Witnessing the synergy between Adembaio and Giannis in yesterday's match was nothing short of remarkable. I have no concerns regarding their performance — Spoelstra will navigate through all these challenges, and that's precisely why he was granted such a substantial salary."