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Heat coach rants on LaMelo Ball after Bam Adebayo injury: 'It's a stupid play'
TL;DR
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra criticized LaMelo Ball's play that led to Bam Adebayo's back injury, calling it a 'stupid' and 'dangerous' move. Spoelstra believes such actions should be penalized in the game.
The LaMelo Ball incident involving Bam Adebayo in the Charlotte Hornets' play-in win over the Miami Heat raised a lot of questions. Did the Hornets guard pull down the 83-point scorer down on purpose? Or was it an accident?
We know where Heat coach Erik Spoelstra lands. In a post-game rant on Tuesday night, he weighed in after Adebayo left with a back injury and didn't return: "I don't think it's cute, I don't think it's funny. I think it's a stupid play. It's a dangerous play," he said.
"That's a shame," he added, "He should be penalized for that. I don't think that belongs in the game, tripping guys, shenanigans.“
"I don't think it's cute. I don't think it's funny. I think it's a stupid play. It's a dangerous play…I don't think that belongs in the game, tripping guys.“
— Erik Spoelstra on LaMelo’s play on Bam.
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 15, 2026
LaMelo Ball apologizes to Bam Adebayo for the tripping incident
He claimed he got hit in the head and that he'd check in on Adebayo:
"I apologize on that one. I got hit in the head, didn't really know where I was, but I'mma check on him and see if he's okay and everything."
—LaMelo Ball on the play that led to Bam Adebayo leaving the game. pic.twitter.com/79VIG5kuMK
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 15, 2026
"I apologize on that one. I mean, I got hit in the head, didn't really know where I was, but I'm gonna check on him and see if he's OK and everything."
This article originally appeared on For The Win: LaMelo Ball gets Erik Spoelstra rant after Bam Adebayo injury
Q&A
What did Erik Spoelstra say about LaMelo Ball's play on Bam Adebayo?
Erik Spoelstra described LaMelo Ball's play as a 'stupid' and 'dangerous' move that should be penalized, expressing his disapproval of tripping in basketball.
What injury did Bam Adebayo sustain during the game?
Bam Adebayo suffered a back injury during the game and did not return to play after the incident involving LaMelo Ball.
Did LaMelo Ball apologize for the incident with Bam Adebayo?
Yes, LaMelo Ball apologized to Bam Adebayo for the tripping incident that led to the injury.