Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo sent shockwaves through the NBA community with a fiery comment ahead of the Heat’s playoff matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In a candid interview shared by Legion Hoops, Adebayo didn’t hold back when asked about former teammate Max Strus, now a key player for the Cavs.

“I don’t give a (expletive) about Max Strus,” Adebayo declared, reacting to reports of Strus sharing insights about the Heat with his new team’s coaching staff.

The blunt remark, delivered with Adebayo’s trademark intensity, quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of reactions across social media.

The backdrop of this drama is a highly anticipated first-round series between the Heat and the top-seeded Cavaliers.

Fans and analysts alike see this as a potential ignition point for an intense rivalry, with some predicting Strus might respond on the court by lighting up his former team.

“Save this clip for when Strus goes 7/10 from 3 today,” wrote one fan.

“Now hes finna drop 40,” added another.

“Acting like Max ain’t outscore him all 2022 playoff run,” said one user.

“Max Strus is better,” said another.

“All this talk to get swept,” chimed in another.

Strus, who spent four seasons with the Heat and became a fan favorite for his grit and sharpshooting, has been vocal about leveraging his knowledge of the Heat’s tendencies to help the Cavaliers.

Adebayo’s response, however, suggests the Heat are ready to counter with fierce determination.

With the Heat set to take on the Cavaliers in game 1 on Sunday night, look for inspiring performances out of Strus and Adebayo, who may potentially be starting another rivalry in the NBA Playoffs.