A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo reveal why they fell in love and how the relationship everyone suspected began

Rumors about the connection between A’ja Wilson and Bam Adebayo started last summer when they both joined the U.S. basketball team during the Paris Olympics.
>The WNBA MVP, A’ja Wilson, hasn’t hesitated to share sweet words about her boyfriend, Bam Adebayo, the Miami Heat star.
>Since they were spotted enjoying each other’s company before the 2024 Paris Olympics, whispers about a potential romance between 28-year-old Wilson and 27-year-old Adebayo have been circulating. Despite cryptic social media posts hinting at a special bond, the basketball stars have kept their relationship under wraps.

A’ja Wilson revealed her Valentine’s Day plans

Although Wilson hasn’t openly discussed her relationship, the Las Vegas Aces star subtly hinted that she and Adebayo are dating when she shared details about her plans for Valentine’s Day.
>”My plans are centered around NBA All-Star,” Wilson revealed, after appearing at the Chase Cashback courts in San Francisco during the NBA All-Star weekend.
>”My NBA All-Star isn’t here,” Wilson said with a laugh, referring to Adebayo, who was not included in the 2025 All-Star team.

A’ja Wilson shares a bit about how the romance started

When asked if she and Adebayo officially call each other “Valentine,” Wilson let out a mischievous laugh and replied, “I mean…” before the conversation shifted to her apparent boyfriend, who wore her new Nike shoes on the court during the Heat’s win over the Nets on January 25.
“It was incredible. A truly special moment,” Wilson says, recalling when Adebayo wore the A’One sneakers, which Nike will release this spring.
>A’ja Wilson reveals that Adebayo “was really excited to be one of the first to promote my shoes,” and since they’ve known each other as good friends for years, she was thrilled to see him rocking the shoes on the court.
>”If I’m going to showcase my shoes in the NBA, why not pick someone like Bam Adebayo, who’s a great guy in every way, to wear them? I felt so lucky that he was able to wear them.”