LeBron, NBA social media react to Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 11, 2026 at 07:08 AM

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On March 11, 2026, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored 83 points against the Washington Wizards, marking the second-highest single-game point total in NBA history. Adebayo's performance, which included 20-43 shooting from the field and 36 free throws, surpassed Kobe Bryant's 81-point game. The achievement was unexpected, as Adebayo's season average was only 18.9 points per game. NBA stars like LeBron James, Jalen Brunson, Dwayne Wade, and Kevin Durant reacted to Adebayo's historic game on social media and in interviews, praising his accomplishment and dedication. Adebayo expressed the significance of passing his idol, Kobe Bryant, in the record books.

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Houston Rockets 35% Toronto Raptors 40% Jalen Brunson 40% Dwayne Wade 50% Wilt Chamberlain 50% Washington Wizards 60% Kevin Durant 60% Kobe Bryant ×370% LeBron James ×275% Miami Heat ×385% Bam Adebayo ×795%

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