Bam Adebayo claims he was close to surpassing Wilt Chamberlain

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in a game against Washington and believes he could have surpassed Wilt Chamberlain's record with better shooting. Speaking on the Makeshift Podcast, Adebayo reflected on his performance, emphasizing that he left points on the floor and was motivated to chase history. He acknowledged that several starters were out for Miami, which played into the matchup dynamics, and explained his decision to stay in the game despite fatigue. Adebayo's scoring outburst comes amidst Miami's recent struggles, including a loss to Utah.

• 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Heat’s Bam Adebayo was a ‘bad shooting night’ away from passing Wilt Chamberlain