LeBron James' Former Teammate Guarantees Bam Adebayo and A'ja Wilson's Child Will Be The "GOAT" in Wild Statement
Bam Adebayo and A'ja Wilson are one of the biggest power couples in basketball currently. The WNBA star appeared courtside during the Miami Heat's game in Chicago on Thursday, which led LeBron James former teammate Tristan Thompson to make a surprising comment about the couple's future child.
Thompson offered his wild statement during a pre-game analysis show on NBA TV.
"That kid better be an NBA player," Thompson said. "He better not be putting boxes up in FedEx."
Doubling down on his remarks, Thompson went on to say their future child would be the “GOAT,” especially if they inherited key traits and skills from both Adebayo and Wilson.
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"This kid is going to be 7-foot, a hundred percent," Thompson continued. "If he gets his Mama's talent and his Dad's toughness, it'll be one of the greatest of all time."
Speculation around Bam Adebayo and A'ja Wilson began during the 2024 Olympics. However, the duo remained tight-lipped about their romance until February 2025, when Wilson confirmed their relationship during her All-Star Game appearance
Since then, the duo has made multiple public appearances together with the Heat star, showing up to support Wilson at the Las Vegas Aces games during the 2025 season.
The WNBA star returned the favor on Thursday night, sitting courtside at the United Center during Miami's trip to Chicago. However, Wilson was unable to witness Adebayo play as the game was postponed due to condensation on the court.
Miami will face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday as it looks to bounce back from its loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Whether A'ja Wilson will be courtside for the matchup remains unclear.
Bam Adebayo and A’ja Wilson draw attention with playful exchange during Heat–Bulls delay
The game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls was delayed due to condensation on the court at the United Center. The arena had hosted an NHL game on Wednesday, and following a humid, rainy day in Chicago, the basketball court was left in unplayable condition.
While many were left anxious about the delayed start, Bam Adebayo and A'ja Wilson made the most of the moment. The duo was caught in a playful exchange courtside with Clutch Points sharing a clip on X (formerly Twitter).
"Love & Basketball ❤️🏀Bam Adebayo x A'ja Wilson," Clutch Points captioned the post.
In the clip, Adebayo offered the match ball to Wilson, who shyly fiddled with the ball before the Heat star took it out of her hands, causing the WNBA MVP to burst out laughing.