Bam Adebayo responds to Miami Heat teasing amid rumors of dating WNBA star A’ja Wilson…
On Sunday, Las Vegas Aces standout A’ja Wilson was named the 2024 WNBA MVP for her stellar performance during the regular season.
Regardless of whether Adebayo and Wilson are romantically involved, there’s no question that both are top-tier players in their respective leagues.
Wilson currently holds the edge in accolades, boasting three MVP awards, a Rookie of the Year title, two Defensive Player of the Year honors, two WNBA championships, and the title of reigning WNBA Finals MVP.
In contrast, Adebayo is still chasing his first title, MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year award. However, he has been a top-five finalist in Defensive Player of the Year voting for five consecutive seasons.
Wilson had an outstanding 2024 season, averaging 26.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while shooting 51.8 percent from the field and 31.7 percent from three-point range.
The Aces secured the No. 4 seed for the postseason and will face the No. 5-seeded Seattle Storm in the playoffs, as Wilson aims to lead her team to a third straight WNBA championship.
Meanwhile, Adebayo and the Miami Heat are preparing for their 2024-25 season opener next month. Adebayo is coming off one of his best seasons, averaging 19.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in the 2023-24 season.
His performance earned him his third career All-Star selection and his fifth appearance on the All-Defensive team.
As speculation about Adebayo and Wilson’s relationship continues, the Heat might keep playfully teasing their star player, adding to the buzz surrounding the rumors.