The recent interaction between Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson and Miami Heat player Bam Adebayo has caused a stir on social media, especially after a viral incident in which a fan attempted to record the Team USA stars leaving a shopping mall in Paris with an unexpected reaction from Adebayo.

A'ja Wilson / Bam Adebayo

In the video, Adebayo is seen rushing out of a shopping mall in Paris clearly avoiding the camera, but trying to make it “very normal” looking to go unnoticed, while Wilson follows behind calmly. The two get into the same car on the Avenue des Champs Elysees in France.

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This unexpected reaction from Bam has sparked speculation about a possible relationship between the two, with some suggesting they are trying to keep their private lives out of the public eye.

A’ja Wilson, a star in the WNBA, led Team USA in the women’s basketball final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. With a stellar performance of 21 points, 13 rebounds, one steal and four blocks, Wilson led her team to a tight 67-66 victory over France and was named tournament MVP with impressive averages of 18.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.7 blocks.

On Sunday, NBA stars including LeBron James and Derrick White rallied to support Team USA, but it was the special handshake between Wilson and Adebayo that caught the fans’ attention.

Adebayo also celebrated his own Olympic gold medal with the men’s basketball team.

There has been no official confirmation about a possible romance between the two Team USA athletes. However, speculation persists, with many fans seeing their relationship as more than just a friendship.