"That A'ja Cat Got Him Acting Differeeent" - NBA Fans' Minds Blown as Bam Adebayo Detonates on 7'5 Victor Wembanyama for Electrifying Poster

Bam Adebayo put Victor Wembanyama on a poster during the game between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Adebayo was feeling it in the game as well, finishing with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Fans reacted to his dunk-by on Wembanyama, with some even mentioning his girlfriend, A'ja Wilson.

With less than a minute remaining in the first half, Jamie Jaquez Jr. threw a pass on Adebayo in the corner. The Heat big man hit a pump fake, then drove to the basket. Wembanyama tried chasing Adebayo to block his shot, but he was too late.

Adebayo dunked the ball hard on the basket, catching the Defensive Player of the Year favorite in a Kodak moment. The Heat bench were loving it, as the slam gave the visitors a 58-55 lead. However, the Spurs ended up winning the game anyway, 107-101.

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NBA fans loved Bam Adebayo's dunk so much that they reacted to it on social media. It's quite rare to see someone not be intimidated by Victor Wembanyama's long arms and shot-blocking ability. Some fans even went as far as saying that Adebayo's extra step was due to A'ja Wilson.

Here are some of the reactions on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Bam Adebayo has been the first option for the Miami Heat to start this season. Tyler Herro remains out with an injury, so the Heat is relying on the three-time All-Star to produce and make things happen for the team. They have a 3-2 record after the loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

As for his relationship with A'ja Wilson, the couple has been dating since last year, though Wilson only made it official back in February, when she thanked Adebayo during his jersey retirement speech at South Carolina.

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What did Bam Adebayo say about Victor Wembanyama before the game?

What did Bam Adebayo say about Victor Wembanyama before the game? (Photo: IMAGN)

Speaking to reporters before the game, Bam Adebayo was asked about his thoughts on Victor Wembanyama. Adebayo was very confident and didn't seem impressed with the San Antonio Spurs star.

"I mean, considering we have Boban in our league, people forget about Boban," Adebayo said, according to Sports Illustrated. "Bol Bol, who else? Who else is a skyscraper. ... I mean, Brook Lopez is a skyscraper. We have tall people in our league, I feel like the people that are holding the mics are more amazed at how tall he is over ya'll than we are."

Adebayo looked good against Wembanyama, getting a poster on the "Alien" and dropping 31 points against the Spurs. However, Wemby earned his first win versus the Heat and put up 27 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks.

Edited by Juan Paolo David