The Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo found himself on the receiving end of one of the most savage crowd chants so far this NBA season. During a game against the Atlanta Hawks, fans from the Hawks’ “6th Man” section heckled him with chants of “A’ja’s husband” and “Your wife is better” as he stepped up to shoot free throws.
Sports journalist @JameelahJNBA shared the moment on X, writing,
“‘A’ja’s husband’ and ‘Your wife is better’ chants from the Hawks 6th Man section as Bam shoots free throws.”
“A’ja’s husband” and “Your wife is better” chants from the Hawks 6th Man section as Bam shoots free throws.
— JJ (@JameelahJNBA) October 13, 2025
For context, Adebayo is in a relationship with WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson — a two-time MVP and one of the most dominant players in the women’s game. NBA Fans quickly lit up social media, reacting to the chants with a mix of humor and debate.
One post by @00CTOS__ went viral, saying,
“We need more disrespectful chants tbh.”
Some agreed, saying moments like these bring back the “fun rivalry” spirit the league once had, while others thought it crossed a line. A few NBA Fans also came to Adebayo’s defense, with one user @ExXsXS posting,
“Hope people know Bam is an Olympic gold, dude is worth 10x what A’ja is.”
Whether meant as lighthearted banter or something deeper, the chant reminded everyone how tightly the NBA and WNBA worlds can collide — especially when fans know how to hit where it stings. It isn’t just about the game anymore; it’s also about who handles the noise better.
If anything, the night proved one thing: NBA Fans will always find new ways to keep the energy alive, even if it means stirring a little chaos from the stands.
When NBA Fans Bring WNBA into the Conversation, Things Get Awkward Fast
The viral “A’ja’s husband” chant didn’t just spark laughter — it opened a strange debate among NBA Fans about comparing players from the NBA and WNBA.
A tweet from @HanaHoops summed it up, saying,
“Bam Adebayo is the first NBA player not to be the best basketball player in his relationship.” The post blew up fast, pulling people into an argument that no one really asked for.
Bam Adebayo is the first NBA player not to be the best basketball player in his relationship
— Hana 🏀 (@HanaHoops) October 11, 2025
Some users leaned into the joke, while others thought the comparisons were out of place.
@DreAllDay added,
“Candace Parker was married to Sheldon Williams before she turned lesbian,” pointing out that this kind of talk isn’t new — people have been ranking couples in basketball for years.
But not everyone was laughing. @Nasteshia1 fired back,
“Why are we making this into a competition between Bam and A’ja. This is extremely weird.” Many agreed that fans sometimes forget these athletes are people too — with relationships that don’t need constant measuring or mocking.
Still, NBA Fans can’t help themselves when something like this goes viral. The mix of humor, rivalry, and social media’s instant reactions makes every story a quick firestorm. It also shows how closely the basketball communities of both leagues are now tied together — for better or worse.
Maybe the lesson here is simple: not every chant or joke needs a comparison. Some moments are just funny on their own, and NBA Fans would do well to enjoy the entertainment without turning it into another battle of stats and trophies.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
