Bam Adebayo thanks fans for 2025-26 NBA ID Performance of the Year nod

His 83-point night marked just the third 80-point NBA game.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"Shoutout to the fans!" Bam Adebayo shows his appreciation after fans voted his historic scoring night the NBA ID Fan F Via @NBA on X

What happened: Bam Adebayo expressed appreciation to supporters after fan voting selected his 83-point game as the NBA ID Fan Favorites Performance of the Year for the 2025-26 campaign.

Why it matters: The fan-voted honor caps an offseason of recognition for Adebayo's scoring milestone, which joined castle-level league landmarks alongside fellow Fan Favorites winners Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

What to watch: Adebayo turns from the 2025-26 award recognition to final preseason preparations ahead of the 2026-27 NBA opener on Oct. 21.

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@NBA 2026-10-17T17:11:21.495404+00:00

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