Hornets Announcers Mock Bam Adebayo's Record-Breaking 83-Point Game

Charlotte's broadcast team took shots at the Heat star for his high free throw attempts in his historic performance.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 4:49am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

During a recent game between the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets, the Hornets' announcers mocked Heat star Bam Adebayo for his record-breaking 83-point game, in which he shot 43 free throws. The announcers joked that Adebayo may have a "sore shoulder" from all the free throws he took in that game against the Washington Wizards.

Why it matters

Adebayo's 83-point game was a historic NBA achievement, but the Hornets' announcers seemed to diminish the accomplishment by focusing on the high number of free throws he took to reach that total. This reflects a broader debate around how much free throws should factor into a player's scoring totals.

The details

In Adebayo's 83-point game, he made 36 of 43 free throw attempts, accounting for nearly half of his total points. The Hornets' announcers joked that Adebayo may have a "sore shoulder" from all the free throws, implying that his scoring record was less impressive due to the high number of foul shots. However, Adebayo also made 20 of 43 field goal attempts and 7 of 22 three-pointers, showing he contributed scoring in multiple ways.

  • On March 10, 2026, Bam Adebayo set the NBA single-game scoring record with 83 points.
  • On March 18, 2026, the Miami Heat faced the Charlotte Hornets, and Adebayo did not play due to a right calf injury.

The players

Bam Adebayo

A star player for the Miami Heat who recently set the NBA single-game scoring record with 83 points.

LaMelo Ball

A player for the Charlotte Hornets who had a dominant double-double performance in the game against the Heat.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The Heat and Hornets are scheduled to play again on March 25, 2026, and it remains to be seen if Bam Adebayo will be healthy enough to participate in that game.

The takeaway

Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point game sparked debate around the role of free throws in scoring records, with the Hornets' announcers appearing to diminish his accomplishment. However, Adebayo's overall performance, including his field goals and three-pointers, shows he contributed scoring in multiple ways to set the new NBA single-game scoring mark.