Adam Sandler Hits a Layup in Hustle

As its closing credits make abundantly clear, there are a lot of basketball people in the new film Hustle (on Netflix now): current players, past legends, coaches, sportscasters, managers, and probably a few other industry types playing themselves or slightly fictionalized figures. The co-star of the film is Spanish NBA player Juancho Hernangómez, following in the footsteps of Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James, and others who have stepped off the court for a moment of movie stardom. All these men are there to honor the game they (hopefully) love. But I suspect they might also be involved so they… Read Full Article