Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a game
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O’Neal was the latest NBA figure to defend Adebayo’s historic performance.
Reggie Miller defended Bam Adebayo's historic performance and condemned the critics who have tried to undermine his achievement.
The comment referred to Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points last week against the Washington Wizards.
Bam Adebayo averaged just 7.5 field-goal attempts per game during his one collegiate season at Kentucky, and former head coach John Calipari joked he was clearly holding the Miami Heat star back during that 2016-17 campaign.
Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game draws criticism as Bill Simmons calls it the “weirdest NBA achievement,” questioning how it unfolded.
MIAMI (AP) — It's Wilt, then Bam. Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.