The 'Adam Silver Get Ready To Learn Buddy' meme originated from NBA Twitter culture as a humorous way to suggest a struggling player is bound for the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). It typically features NBA Commissioner Adam Silver with a caption telling a player to start learning Chinese, implying their time in the NBA is over. The phrase gained massive popularity in the early 2020s, eventually evolving into a versatile format used for various sports and professions whenever someone fails spectacularly. It captures the ruthless yet comedic nature of online sports fandom, symbolizing the ultimate 'relegation' from the big leagues.