about 2 months ago

Richard Jefferson Uses Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game to Roast Rockets During Loss vs. Denver

Halfway through the 4th quarter, the Nuggets lead the Rockets 113-83. When Jonas Valanciunas hit a mid-range shot to extend the lead to 115-83, Jefferson said, "They've got 83 right now, that's Bam Adebayo numbers," savagely roasting the Rockets' scoring using Adebayo's 83-point game. The Rockets eventually lost 129-93, unable to put up much resistance against the Nuggets' coordinated offense.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Tyronn Lue Calls Bam Adebayo Facing criticism Over 83-Points Stupid

"He shouldn't listen to it. He scored 83 points. It's Wilt, Bam, Kobe," Lue said, dismissing the criticism around Bam's performance. "It doesn't matter what people are talking about or saying. It's stupid," he added. Lue noted 83 points is hard to score against any level of competition and said he was very happy for Bam and Spo.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

The Stop Sign That Sent Jaylen Brown to Cal and Changed His Career

Brown said a high school traffic stop changed everything. On the way to an awards assembly, he was arrested after running a stop sign, then watched headlines make it sound like his career was in danger. Coaches backed off, McDonald’s All-American status got questioned, and Brown decided to stay “in the driver’s seat,” a shift that pushed him to Cal.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard Credits Health, Confidence, and Freedom for Career Scoring Year

Averaging 28.3 points, Leonard said his best scoring season starts with simply being available. “The man above. Me just obviously able to play games,” he said. Kawhi added that a strong offseason, Clippers’ belief in him, and freedom to “be aggressive and make mistakes” helped unlock his rhythm. He said focus stays on sharpening his shot, handle, and passing.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Jaylen Brown Reveals Tracy McGrady Talked Him Out of Trade Request in 2019

After the Celtics lost to the Bucks in 2019, Brown considered requesting a trade until Tracy McGrady spent a couple days working out and talking with him. "I'm thinking one thing, and he's telling me, nah, you need to stay," Brown said. "I followed those instructions to a tee. Fast forward, I became an NBA champion," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Bam’s 83-Point Night Had Gordon Hayward Worried About the NBA

Hayward didn’t celebrate Adebayo’s 83-point explosion as a feel-good milestone. Instead, he questioned what it says about the league when one player can reach that number, especially against a team like Washington. The reaction added another layer to Bam’s historic night: awe at the scoring, but also concern over what made an 83-point game possible.

By Raahib Singh

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