Gabe Vincent defends Bam Adebayo’s record-breaking 83-point game

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Gabe Vincent defends Bam Adebayo’s record-breaking 83-point game
Summary

Gabe Vincent, a former teammate of Bam Adebayo, spoke out against critics of Adebayo’s 83-point game, which broke Kobe Bryant’s 81-point record earlier this year. On the Numbers on the Board podcast, Vincent argued that Adebayo had every right to pursue the record, noting the challenge in achieving such a score. The discussion around Adebayo includes controversy regarding his scoring methods, such as his reliance on free throws. Critics have suggested he attempted to inflate his scoring against the Washington Wizards. Despite the mixed views on his approach, Adebayo's achievement remains historically significant.

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  • Gabe Vincent criticized the backlash against Bam Adebayo's scoring attempt.
  • Adebayo scored 83 points, surpassing Kobe Bryant's record of 81.
  • Vincent emphasized the rarity and significance of the achievement.
  • Adebayo earned significant points from free throws during the game.
  • Critics cited Adebayo's methods as questionable in his scoring efforts.
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  • 11:27 AMYahoo SportsGabe Vincent slams Kobe Bryant fans for criticising Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game
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Former LA Lakers and Miami Heat star Gabe Vincent believes people criticising Bam Adebayo for breaking Kobe Bryant’s record are being ridiculous. Adebayo broke Bryant’s 81-point scoring record earlier this year, but earned a fair amount of criticism for chasing the record.

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