Adam Sandler is one of the biggest celebrities/directors in Hollywood. Having a stage like this has helped him garner relationships with some of the biggest NBA superstars currently in the league. In his most recent interview, he revealed to Jimmy Kimmel how he feels whilst playing with these NBA stars.
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The NBA stars meet up to play pickup games in the off-season. It’s the best way for them to work on their game and get ready for game shape. They also use this stage to build better relations with other players. They even have a ton of celebrities that come to play in these games that get a lot of media attention.
Adam Sandler talks about playing Basketball with Trae Young
On the 3rd of June 2022, Netflix released ‘Hustle’. It’s co-produced by LeBron James and Adam Sandler and follows a niche storyline. Sandler plays the role of an NBA scout attempting to become a coach through the gem he found in the middle of nowhere. Juancho Hernangomez of the Utah Jazz played the protagonist and acted his heart out.
“He is such a nice guy. He’s 6’9, and plays for the Jazz. He’s like just the sweetest human being.”
Adam Sandler had a great affinity with Juancho and he also got into a better relationship with the big friendly giant in Boban Marjanovic. Sandler is also a huge Laker fan and got opportunities to join in pickup games.
From NBA stars to high school students he plays in all types of games regardless of the opponent. On Kimmel, he recalled the last time he played with some of the stars.
“They were nice enough. They were playing… But they were going to play and they said ‘Adam we’re playing tonight, you want to play?’ And I said I cannot pass up playing with those guys. They allowed me to run up and down by playing a game with them. And I did fine. But you know, they slow the game a lot down when I’m out there…But I was excited.”
Adam Sandler also said he was terrified when Trae Young passed him the ball. And he was under pressure until he made the shot in front of the best of the best. But that clip did give us a look into the curtain of such a high-profile game.