“A’ja Wilson, and she won gold in women’s basketball. I guess that’s got something to do with Bam and the Heat, right? Being here today.” Even the Miami-Dade County Mayor couldn’t resist playfully teasing A’ja Wilson about her rumored relationship with Bam Adebayo when she was spotted in the ceremony honoring the NBA star. While neither Wilson nor Adebayo has confirmed any relationship status, the speculation continues to buzz, especially after the Miami Heat star subtly acknowledged Wilson’s impressive milestone of 1,000 points. With fans are eagerly awaiting an official confirmation, Sheryl Swoopes has now joined the mix, adding her request for clarity.

On a recent episode of her podcast, Sheryl Swoopes and Jordan Robinson took a moment to shine a light on the town’s rumored basketball couple. While it was Robinson who kick-started the conversation, the former Houston star just couldn’t contain her excitement about the duo.“I’m so glad you brought him up because it’s out there now. So I’ll just say it. I love this couple. I just like the cutest. They’re the best. But I just understand why they both try to keep the relationship as private as possible. Because people are just mean. It’s none of your business. It’s none of your business,” said Swoopes on Queens of the Court.

The Aces center and Bam Adebayo have been seen together frequently over the past few months, including a shopping spree through the streets of Paris following their Olympic gold win. Despite their public appearances, neither has confirmed if they’re officially dating. Frustrated with the constant speculation and paparazzi interest, Sheryl Swoopes has a straightforward request for the rumored couple. “I’m like, okay, y’all post something. Bam, post something,” said Swoopes.

While Swoopes’ request is obvious, it’s easy to see why both players keep their personal lives under wraps. With each of them in the prime of their careers, revealing too much can lead to their private matters becoming intertwined with their public personas. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t continue to support and appreciate each other. They just might prefer to do so discreetly, much like Bam Adebayo’s wish for A’ja Wilson to stay under the radar.

Bam Adebayo’s sweet shout-out to A’ja Wilson’s historic night

Last Sunday was a night of double victory for the Aces as A’ja Wilson led her team to an 84-71 win over Connecticut Sun and hit a major career milestone, becoming the first player to score 1,000 points in a single season. Just two minutes into the game, Wilson hit a pull-up shot to reach the 1,000-point mark. Her teammates quickly called a 30-second timeout to gather around her, celebrating the historic achievement with a joyful mob of high-fives and cheers.

Wilson’s milestone didn’t go unnoticed by the Miami Heat star. Shortly after the game, the Aces center’s rumored boyfriend, Adebayo, took to X to share his enthusiasm, writing, “Hope everybody finds A’thousand reasons to smile on this lovely Sunday”. The joy in his message was apparent as the 28-year-old achieved an unprecedented milestone in her WNBA journey.

It looks like Adebayo’s subtle show of support even managed to make A’ja Wilson blush. Following his tweet, Wilson shared a meme that perfectly captured her shy and flustered reaction, adding a playful touch to the moment. Despite their attempts to keep things private, the buzz around the rumored couple continues to grow. While their personal lives remain private, their mutual support and milestones speak volumes.