Bam Adebayo and A’ja Wilson provided an unexpected and lighthearted highlight during the Miami Heat‘s celebration of their 2006 NBA championship, breaking into a brief dance to Chamillionaire’s “Ridin'” and drawing a loud reaction from the crowd at Kaseya Center.
The moment came during a special event marking the 20th anniversary of the franchise’s first NBA title, a championship that helped define a new era for the Heat.
As the music played, Adebayo and Wilson leaned into the nostalgia of the night, sharing a spontaneous dance that stood out amid a program filled with reflections, speeches and tributes to the team that delivered Miami its first championship in 2006.
A great Heat reunion
The Heat welcomed back several key figures from that title run, including Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O’Neal, whose partnership powered the franchise to the top of the NBA. The anniversary celebration served as a reminder of how pivotal that season was in reshaping the organization and elevating its national profile, turning Miami into a consistent destination for star players and championship expectations.
While much of the focus centered on the on-court success of the 2006 team, the event also underscored the lasting impact of that group beyond basketball. Since that championship, the players and the organization have helped raise more than $26 million for charitable initiatives, a legacy the Heat continue to highlight as part of their identity.
Adebayo and Wilson‘s dance to “Ridin‘,” a song closely associated with the mid-2000s and the title-winning era, added a modern touch to a night rooted in history. It was a brief, unscripted moment that connected past and present, reflecting how the memories of the 2006 championship still resonate inside the building two decades later.
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