The New York Knicks (20-8) defeated the Miami Heat (15-14) at Madison Square Garden 132-125 thanks to a great performance by Jalen Brunson, who had 47 points and 8 assists.
Despite Kel’el Ware’s 28 points and 19 rebounds, Erik Spoelstra’s team suffered its fourth loss in the last five games. However, one of the highlights was Bam Adebayo, who was mocked after missing a three-pointer and compared to his girlfriend, WNBA star A’ja Wilson.
Basketball Hall of Fame member asks Wilson to help Adebayo
During the first quarter of the game, the Miami Heat star was preparing to shoot and continue scoring points for the team as he was unmarked. However, the ball only grazed the net.
This shot was harshly criticized by former player and current NY Knicks commentator Walt Frazier, who mocked Adebayo’s miss and recommended that he train with his girlfriend and 4-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson.
“Maybe his girlfriend can help him with his shooting,” said “Clyde.”
The truth is that Bam has made 4.5 three-pointers this season, reaching the highest point of his career, and his three-point shooting percentage this year is 32.0%, higher than his career total (31.5%).
On the other hand, his girlfriendand Las Vegas Aces star has a 36.5% three-point shooting percentage, although she doesn’t shoot too many: she attempted 1.5 three-pointers last season and had a 42.4% success rate.
Despite this, Wilson ended her seventh season in the WNBA in style: she won the championship with the Aces, became the only player in league history to win four MVP awards, and averaged 23.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.6 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game.
Meanwhile, Bam and A’ja’s romance became public earlier this year after several rumors linked them in 2024 after they were seen together at the Paris Olympics.
In her interview with TIME magazine after being named 2025 Athlete of the Year, the seven-time WNBA All-Star Game player admitted that she is ready to get married and start a family with Adebayo. “That is always a dream. This is my life partner. Honestly, what on earth was my world before you? That’s how much he’s impacted my life, my family’s life,” she said.
Meanwhile, Bam is preparing to face the Toronto Raptors next Tuesday, December 24, at the Kaseya Center and try to secure an important victory that will improve his current record.
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