Bam Adebayo addresses criticism after scoring 83 points for Heat

Bam Adebayo, during a recent game, scored 83 points but received criticism from some fans, particularly those who support Kobe Bryant. Adebayo responded strongly, emphasizing his intent to pursue the record without consideration for negative opinions. He acknowledged the comparison to Bryant and justified his decision to continue scoring past 81 points. The comments were made public on October 1, 2026, as part of an ongoing discussion about his performance and the reactions it provoked.

• 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Bam Adebayo on negative reaction he got for scoring 83 points: I don't give a f*** about what anybody negative has to say