Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo delivered a historic performance, putting up an incredible 83 points against the Washington Wizards. The scoring explosion pushed Adebayo past Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s single-game scoring leaderboard, marking one of the most memorable nights of his career.
Adding another layer to the moment, Adebayo achieved the feat while wearing the Air Jordan 4028 in the upcoming “Black/Barely Volt” colorway. The performance immediately put the spotlight on the unreleased sneaker, which is expected to arrive at retail during Summer 2026 for $205.
Jordan Brand originally introduced the Air Jordan 40 in 2025, celebrating four decades of Michael Jordan’s signature line. The Air Jordan 4028 builds on that milestone with a hybrid design. It combines the modern tooling of the Air Jordan 40 with design inspiration from the Air Jordan 28, particularly through its zippered upper. When unzipped, the design reveals a stylized “23” logo, a clear nod to Jordan’s iconic number.
Historic scoring nights in the NBA have long been tied to memorable footwear moments. Wilt Chamberlain reportedly wore Converse Chuck Taylors during his legendary 100-point game, while Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in the Nike Kobe 1, a performance that later inspired the famous “81-point” colorway.
Now, Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night adds another chapter to that tradition. Fans won’t have to wait long to experience the sneaker tied to the performance either.
The Air Jordan 4028 “Black/Barely Volt” is expected to see a broader release in Summer 2026 after an early launch at select European retailers.
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Air Jordan 4028
Color: Black/Metallic Silver-Barely Volt
Style Code: IR2084-001
Release Date: 2026
Price: $205
