about 2 months ago

Robert Horry Demands an Asterisk on Bam Adebayo's 83-Point Game

Horry argued Bam's 43 field goal attempts and 43 free throw attempts add an asterisk to his game vs Wizards. "83 points is impressive but it gets to a point you have to respect the game," Horry said. "It'll go down as the second most in NBA history, but I'm putting an asterisk by this one," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Former Raptors Coach Sam Mitchell Toasted Bam Adebayo’s 83 With Ginger Ale

Mitchell, who coached Toronto during Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game, celebrated Adebayo topping that mark vs Wizards with a joke. “I’m not that dumbass that everybody thought I was… Coach, better you than me. Congratulations,” he said. The line turned Bam’s 83-point explosion into a callback to Kobe’s historic night, with Mitchell happily passing that burden along.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Shrugs Off the Fake-Outrage Over Bam Adebayo's 83-Point Night

Arenas ripped complaints about Adebayo staying in to score 83 vs Wizards, saying once you’re losing, “you can do what the f**k you want.” His point: the winning team shouldn’t have to “babysit your sorry a**es” just because history is on the line. After Bam’s 25th field-goal attempt, Arenas made clear he had zero sympathy for Washington.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Dan Patrick Didn’t Expect Bam Adebayo to Be the One Chasing Kobe Bryant

Patrick said he always believed someone would eventually threaten Kobe’s 81 because of today’s three-point volume, but not Adebayo. “I’m not surprised somebody has scored that many points,” he said, though “if you said, ‘Who’s the guy?’” Bam wouldn’t have been his pick. Patrick added the Wizards “helped,” and said Miami eventually seemed to just let him chase history.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Josh Hart’s Knee Issue Adds to Knicks’ Slide Into Utah

Hart is listed as doubtful against the Jazz with left knee soreness, another hit for New York during its two-game skid. The Knicks have already dropped back-to-back games to the Lakers and Clippers, and now could be without one of their key tone-setters. Miles McBride also remains out, leaving New York thinner vs a tanking Jazz team.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Rich Paul Reminds Critics of Adversities Bam Adebayo Overcame

"Let's everyone put themselves in Bam's shoes," Rich Paul said, detailing Bam's journey from a single-parent trailer park in North Carolina to Kentucky, a late draft fall to Miami, two finals, All-Star selections and a gold medal. "He's done all this as a hard hat, lunch pail, steel toe boots type of player," Paul said. "This don't diminish Kobe 81."

By Adit Pujari

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