Rapper Rick Ross is stepping into the basketball debate after Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo delivered a historic scoring night that shook up the record books.
The Miami Heat center reportedly dropped 83 points against the Washington Wizards on March 10, igniting intense discussion across sports and hip-hop circles. The performance placed Adebayo ahead of the late Kobe Bryant for the second-highest scoring game in National Basketball Association history. Only Wilt Chamberlain, who famously scored 100 points in 1962, remains above that mark.
Not everyone celebrated the milestone. Critics online questioned the legitimacy of the feat or downplayed its significance compared with legendary scoring nights from Bryant or Michael Jordan. Ross quickly pushed back on that criticism in a social media clip posted March 12.
“I gotta say something about this Bam Adebayo scoring 83-points,” Ross said. “First and foremost, it’s too much hate for a brother that put the 83 up.”
Ross framed the achievement as undeniable, regardless of fan loyalty or nostalgia for past greats.
“He put it up. I know y’all want to say it’s A.I.,” Ross continued. “If you love Kobe, you love Kobe, you love Jordan, you love Wilt, whatever it is.”
Rapper Rick Ross Defends Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo After Receiving Hate For Scoring Historic 83 Points Against Washington Wizards
For Ross, the number alone proves the accomplishment. The Miami rap mogul compared Adebayo’s night to a flawless academic result.
“But homie put 83 up,” Ross said. “Put 83 up. Like a n***a scoring that perfect score on the SAT. You pass the test.”
Ross acknowledged that fans may prefer other players or eras. However, he argued that personal preference should not fuel hostility toward a record-breaking moment.
“Keep it to yourself or just say homie wasn’t my favorite player,” Ross said. “That’s cool… But stop the hate, dawg. Hit the 83. Swish.”
Ross’ comments reflect the cultural overlap between hip-hop and basketball, where legendary performances often spark passionate debate. For the MMG boss, though, the message remains simple: when a player drops 83 points, the scoreboard speaks for itself.
