Adem Bona gets 2 epic nicknames after OT heroics vs. Wizards
in 2025 Philadelphia 76ers they are quickly turning into one of the most entertaining teams of the NBA season. They are 4-0 and scoring a ton this season. The defense was questionable, but they are winning games, and that is not so important yet. The best defender in the team is second-year player Adem Bona, who continues to get better after adopting basketball late in life.
On the road, the 76ers beat the Wizards 139-134, with Bona making the difference. He blocked four shots in the fourth quarter and then the fifth in overtime as the 76ers came back from a 16-point deficit to win. His performance earned his fellow teammates, Trendon Watford and Tyrese McKaytwo great nicknames. Watford’s was “Big Time Bona” and Maxi’s was “Bonafide”.
Philadelphia 76ers reporter Ky Carlin quoted the two players after the game and posted on X: “Trendon Watford on Adem Bona tonight: ‘That’s Bona’s big moment. That’s what he does.'” Tirese McKay: “Bonafide!” #Sikers.
Bona’s delayed dunk after a missed swimmer by Tyrese Maxey gave the 76ers their first lead. After the game, Bonnie’s teammates were extremely excited, but he reminded them that they hadn’t won yet.
“It’s an amazing feeling,” he said in the visitors’ locker room at Capital One Arena. “At that point, the game wasn’t over, so I said, ‘Let’s go, let’s go! … We still have a game to play!’ It was an exciting feeling. And also, to bring energy to the whole gym and see the whole team jump off the bench, it’s just amazing.”
While his teammates swarmed him, many Sixers performed admirably to keep Philadelphia undefeated. Maxi had 39 points and 10 assists. Joel Embiid had 25 points and seven rebounds in 23 minutes, and Quentin Grimes finished with 23 points. It’s also worth noting that Grimes returned to Philly after the win and was quoted as saying the vibes were impeccable in Philly.
It’s worth noting that Adem Bona has a lot of room to grow as a basketball player, but his ability to block shots, despite being shorter than your typical NBA big man, immediately jumps out at you. That’s the key to his style of play and why he’ll have a home in the NBA.
2025-10-29 18:31:00
