Bam Adebayo sparked controversy when attending a Golden Knights hockey game wearing Vegas jerseys with his girlfriend A'ja Wilson. The Florida Panthers responded with a social media post asking "Bam... wyd" with a wilted flower emoji after photos surfaced of the couple in opposing team gear during Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

The three-time NBA All-Star had previously shown strong support for the Panthers, wearing their custom No. 13 jersey and celebrating their Stanley Cup victory on social media. Adebayo and Wilson confirmed their relationship in February 2025 after being linked since the 2024 Paris Olympics, which explains why he couldn't wear Panthers gear at the game.

Adebayo clarified his loyalties with a video showing off a Panthers jersey, captioned "don't ever disrespect my loyalty." The Panthers approved his message, calling him "a real one." Vegas won the game 5-3, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead against Colorado in the Western Conference finals, demonstrating their strong performance in the postseason.