On June 8, 2022, Netflix released Hustle, a basketball film starring Adam Sandler. Queen Latifah, Robert Duvall, Juancho Hernández, and Ben Foster round out the cast. While the film includes various performances and appearances by real-life NBA players, it is not based on a factual event. The film, directed by Jeremiah Zagar and co-produced by Adam Sandler and LeBron James, follows a basketball scout turned coach as he attempts to assist a street basketball player to become an NBA great. Hustle, which follows the usual course of most sports drama films, uses clichés to its advantage. Whether viewers are basketball fans or not, they may watch this video if they want something exhilarating but feel-good.
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Summary of the film Hustle: The Making of an NBA Star
Stanley Sugerman, a basketball scout for the Philadelphia 76ers, is tired of spending his days on flights and in hotel rooms looking for talent all over the globe. As the team’s assistant coach, he is finally able to settle down and spend more time with his family until his employer’s untimely death forces him back to work. Stanley visits Spain as part of one more voyage across the world in search of the NBA’s “next great thing,” where he meets Bo Cruz. The young, witty basketball fanatic on the streets and construction worker by day checks all of Stanley’s criteria for the specific skill he seeks.
However, Stanley’s arduous trip does not finish there, as the Sixers’ new owner, the irritated Vince Merrick, refuses to admit Bo into the squad, claiming his lack of expertise, prompting Stanley to resign in a fury. Bo and Stanley’s adventure together starts here. Faced with personal catastrophes, tumultuous pasts, and contemporary challenges, the pair perseveres with the help of their families. Despite the film’s formulaic plot, plotline, and language, Hustle manages to captivate its audience.
Hustle stars NBA players and legends.
Adam Sandler’s passion for basketball, along with LeBron James’ co-production of the film, allowed for a massive roster of appearances from real-life basketball stars, which promised to leave fans in awe. Among the more notable appearances is Juancho Hernández, a Utah Jazz player who portrays the role of Bo Cruz in the film. Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is depicted as Kermit Wilts, Bo’s enemy. Kenny Smith, a former Houston Rockets player, and current NBA pundit, portrays Stanley’s buddy Leon Rich.
Moe Wagner, the current Orlando Magic player, is portrayed as Haas. Michael Foster, a real-life NBA draft pick, appears as Zeke Washington. In the film, Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving, Matisse Thybulle, Tobias Harris, Kyle Lowry, Tyrese Maxie, Seth Curry, Doc Rivers, Dirk Nowitzki, and many more NBA players play themselves. As a result, despite not being a real tale, Hustle has a stellar cast that includes a slew of NBA staff and players.
