Hustle’s Adam Sandler & Juancho Hernangómez Predict the Winner of Celtics and Warriors NBA Finals
54With director Jeremiah Zagar’s Hustle now streaming on Netflix, I recently got to speak with Adam Sandler and NBA player Juancho Hernangómez about making the sports drama. Written by Taylor Materne and Will Fetters, Hustle is about a road weary Philadelphia 76ers scout (Sandler) who discovers an incredible player off the grid in Spain (Hernangómez) and their journey to proving to everyone that he belongs in the NBA. The film also stars Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, Kenny Smith, Anthony Edwards, Jordan Hull, Maria Botto, Ainhoa Pillet, Raul Castillo, Jaleel White, Heidi Gardner and Robert Duvall.
During the very fun interview, which was recorded right before the NBA finals started, Sandler and Hernangómez shared their thoughts on the matchup between the Boston Celtics or Golden State Warriors, what the pickup games were like when they weren’t filming, which NBA players surprised them with their acting, and what sequence ended up being the hardest to film. In addition, we joked around about Dunkin Donuts and what sneakers they’d save in an emergency.
Check out what they had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the synopsis. For more on Hustle, read Ross’s review.
Adam Sandler and Juancho Hernangómez
Who wins the NBA Finals the Boston Celtics or Golden State Warriors?
Dunkin Donuts talk.
What surprised Hernangomez about making a movie that he didn’t expect going in?
What were the pickup games like when they weren’t filming?
Which NBA players surprised them with their acting?
Are they sneakerheads?
In an emergency at their home what sneakers would they save?
Which sequence ended up being the most challenging to film?
Here’s the official synopsis for Hustle:
Stanley Sugerman's (Adam Sandler) love for basketball is unparalleled, but the travel weary Philadelphia 76ers scout who has higher ambitions of being a coach remains stuck on the road looking for the next unknown talent. His search around the world leads him to Spain, when he discovers Bo Cruz (NBA player Juancho Hernangómez), an incredible streetball player with a troubled past. Stanley and Bo connect on and off the court, with their passion for the game and as loving family men who want to prove they can win, in basketball and in life. With the support of Stanley's wife, Teresa (Queen Latifah), can the underdogs come out on top?
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