ADAM Sandler’s new Netflix movie tells the story of a talented basketball prospect with a dream of playing in the big league.
That talented player is Bo Cruz, who might seem familiar to NBA fans.
Who is Bo Cruz from Hustle?
Hustle is a new Netflix Original starring Adam Sandler, who plays Stanley Sugerman, a former Temple University college basketball star turned scout for the Philadelphia 76ers.
In the film, Sandler’s character is doing everything he can to bring Cruz into the NBA after she finds out about him pushing locals in search of money in Spain.
“When an unlucky basketball scout finds a potential superstar in Spain, he sets out to prove that they both have what it takes to make it through the NBA,” reads the film’s description.
Cruz is portrayed by Juancho Hernangomez, a Spanish professional basketball player who plays for the Utah Jazz.
Hernangomez first joined the league in 2016 as the overall number 15.
He also plays for the Spain men’s national basketball team.
Who else is starring in Hustle?
Hustle may not be based on a true story, but it is filled with several NBA legends.
Julius “Dr. J ”Erving, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Anthony Edwards, Dirk Nowitzki, Trae Young, Kenny Smith and Luka Dončić, among others.
Other cast members include:
- Queen Latifah come Teresa Sugerman
- Ben Foster as Vince Merrick
- Robert Duvall as Rex Merrick
- Jordan Hull as Alex Sugerman
- Maria Botto as Paola
- Raul Castillo in the role of Oscar Morales
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is also a producer on the film.
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How can I watch Hustle?
Hustle can only be seen on Netflix.
Plans start at $ 9.99 per month and include access to the entire Netflix catalog, however, the basic plan allows users to only watch on one screen.
The standard plan, which starts at $ 15.49, allows users to access two screens while the premium plan, which starts at $ 19.99, allows access to four screens.
More information on Netflix plans can be found here.
