Adams played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Kings, Washington Bullets, Denver Nuggets and Charlotte Hornets.

After starring at Boston College, the 5'10" point guard was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the third round with the 66th pick of the 1985 NBA draft.

In his first game back with the Bullets, he recorded a career-high 9 steals to go along with 23 points and 13 assists in a 109–103 win over the Indiana Pacers.

[3] Renowned for his "push shot," Adams retired in 1996 when playing for the Charlotte Hornets with NBA career totals of 9,621 points and 4,209 assists, and was once among the all-time league leaders in three-point field goals made and attempted.

[4] Adams has held coaching positions with the International Basketball League's Richmond Rhythm, the NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies, the WNBA's Washington Mystics, and the University of Maryland.