Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo’s mom won a free cruise at Heat game. Here’s his hilarious response.

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) celebrates with center Bam Adebayo (13) after dunking against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at the Miami-Dade Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) celebrates with center Bam Adebayo (13) after dunking against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at the Miami-Dade Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. mocner@miamiherald.com

After a team-high 26 points in the Miami Heat’s 138-119 blowout win against the Memphis Grizzlies, Bam Adebayo was interviewed on the court.

And during that postgame interview, it was revealed to be a double victory for the Adebayo family.

Adebayo’s mother was one of the lucky fans to catch the parachute drop to win a free Carnival cruise.

He was asked what he thought his mom was feeling, and Adebayo delivered a hilarious response.

“She don’t even like boats like that,” Adebayo said.

Heat owner Micky Arison also is the chairman for Carnival.

But NBA Twitter, including the Heat’s official account, offered laughing face emojis in reaction to Bam’s line about his mom’s free cruise win.

Check out the exchange below:

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) celebrates with center Bam Adebayo (13) after dunking against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at the Miami-Dade Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla.
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) celebrates with center Bam Adebayo (13) after dunking against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at the Miami-Dade Arena on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in downtown Miami, Fla. MATIAS J. OCNER mocner@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published March 16, 2023 at 10:49 AM.

Jason Dill
Bradenton Herald
Jason Dill is a sports reporter for the Bradenton Herald. He’s won Florida Press Club awards since joining in 2010. He currently covers restaurant, development and other business stories for the Herald. 
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