- Heat-Bulls tipoff delayed at United Center due to a slippery floor.
- Bam Adebayo spends the delay courtside with girlfriend A’ja Wilson.
- Fans on X praised the couple after a playful, captured moment.
Delay at United Center
The Miami Heat arrived at the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls, but the game was held up before tipoff after staff reported the court was too slippery for safe play. Arena personnel worked to address the issue while players and fans waited.
Courtside moment steals the show
During the delay, Heat center Bam Adebayo was spotted courtside with his girlfriend, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson. The pair were caught on camera playfully handling a basketball while crews tended to the floor — a light, human moment amid an otherwise tense pregame scene.
Embedded post (video): https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/2009445737336381767
Wilson traveled from Las Vegas
Wilson, who is currently off-season while the WNBA is on break, flew from Las Vegas to support Adebayo. The four-time WNBA MVP has been seen supporting Adebayo at several of his games since the pair began dating in 2024.
Fan reaction on social media
Fans quickly reacted on X, calling the moment “wholesome” and likening the couple to a modern “Love & Basketball”. Several posts joked about the couple’s future and speculated about Wilson subbing in, while others focused on the romance and support between two elite players from the NBA and WNBA.
Notable fan posts: https://x.com/Teazy313/status/2009452605299413506 | https://x.com/kungfukenneth/status/2009445545144889605
Context for both players
Adebayo and the Heat were looking to rebound after a recent loss to Minnesota. Wilson is enjoying an offseason break and sat out Unrivaled for the second straight season. The courtside appearance provided a lighthearted moment for both teams’ supporters while arena staff worked to resolve the safety concern.
What’s next?
Officials continued addressing the court conditions before play resumed. For followers of both leagues, the clip served as a reminder of the crossover interest in star players across the NBA and WNBA — and the publicity that follows when two high-profile athletes are together.
Short, visual moments like this often trend on social platforms, giving fans a personal glimpse of athletes off the court. With the Heat-Bulls matchup delayed, many viewers appreciated the unscripted snapshot of Adebayo and Wilson’s relationship.
Image Referance: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bam-adebayo-ja-wilson-steal-025712118.html
