about 2 months ago

“That’s Greatness”: De’Andre Ayton Praises LeBron James’ Fit in Return From Injury

Ayton praised LeBron for fitting in with what the Lakers did in his return vs. Bulls. He praised James' greatness, especially for his role in the 142-130 win. "He did a great job of just blending in, just playing his position and playing the big spot as well," Ayton said. He even noticed LeBron's clutch rim protection done the stretch.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Bam Adebayo Tells 83-Point Critics to Blame Head Coach

"Y'all are blaming me. You should be blaming the head coach," Bam said, defending his 83-point game. He had 70 points with nine minutes left before double teams came. "If I have 70 with nine minutes to go, who would say, coach, take me out?" Bam added. "If you are mad, I don't care. You can't be mad at that."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Zach Lowe: NBA Coaches Criticized Bam Adebayo's 83-Point Game as "Bad Sportsmanship"

Lowe said coaches texted him calling Bam's performance "bad sportsmanship... the game was over and they were just inflating his points." He noted the controversy intensified because Bam surpassed Kobe: "If he scored 80, the whole thing would've died down fairly quickly. Because he surpassed a legend who passed away tragically... it's taken a life of its own."

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Zach Lowe Puts Heat in 5th Best Team in the East Conversation After 7-Game Win Streak

"Something is happening with the Heat. There's something more interesting than another late run by a meh team," Lowe said, pointing to Bam, Ware and Herro's improved play. Injuries helped resolve the Herro-Powell minutes battle. "I don't think they can beat the top 4, but they're now in the question of 5th best in the East," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce: Bam Adebayo's 83 Wasn't as Organic as Kobe's 81 but Will Stand in 10 Years

Pierce acknowledged Bam's 83 wasn't as organic as Kobe's 81 but insisted the record stands regardless. "The story came out the next morning and it was asterisk, you heard words like that," Pierce said. "But 10 years from now all you going to remember is he had 83. A man scored 83 in an NBA game. Period," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Draymond Green Claims Bam Adebayo's Critics are Plagued by "Loser Mentality"

"Y'all want Spo to feel bad for that organization and take Bam out and not let him go after records? F*ck that," Draymond said. "I hate these unwritten ass rules about don't score because y'all are ahead. It's not his fault they stink," he added, shouting out Bam for going for 83. "This loser ass mentality is actually pathetic."

By Adit Pujari

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