The Miami Heat are still riding the momentum of Bam Adebayo‘s 83-point performance on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards. It was a special night for the NBA star, as his name has been immortalized in the history books. He is now second in most points scored in a single game.
Adebayo was unstoppable against the Wizards, leading the Heat to a 150-129 victory. In the first quarter, he had 31 points on 5-for-8 shooting from deep. He did not slow down in the second quarter, adding 12 points. After a solid first half, the NBA star did not hold back and made history.
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To honor and celebrate the moment, the Heat announced its gesture on Wednesday via X.
The Heat Will Release a Special Jersey for Bam Adebayo
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13)Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
(Rhona Wise-Imagn Images)
The Heat will release a special edition Bam Adebayo jersey with the No. 83. As of this writing, the Statement Red Edition has run out of stock. Fortunately for fans who want to purchase, the HEAT Culture, HEAT Culture: Blood Red, Original Vice and Original Vice Nights are still available, and each jersey is priced at $140.
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Additionally, Adebayo’s No. 13 jersey was put on sale for $83 inside the Kaseya Center.
It was a special game for the Heat star. After the game, he took a moment to reflect on his achievement. Adebayo also talked about what it felt like to pass his idol, the late Kobe Bryant, who scored 81 points in January 2006.
“To me, it’s wondering what he would say seeing somebody score 83. Obviously, you’ve seen 60, 70, but to be at 83 and pass him— in my mind it’s like, ‘What would he say to me?’ I’ve always wanted to have a conversation with him, but he’d probably say, ‘Do it again’,” the Heat star said.
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“It’s just a surreal moment being in the company of somebody you idolized growing up.”
Bryant’s spot as the player with the second-most points in a single game stood for 20 years. He did it against the Toronto Raptors in front of the Los Angeles crowd, leading the Lakers to a 122-104 win.
Adebayo isn’t known to be a scorer. Earlier in the 2025-26 season, he had a shooting slump from Nov. 19 to Dec. 23. During that stretch, the big man averaged 17.0 points on 29.3% shooting from deep. However, he found his groove against the Wizards and made the most of it.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.