All the Past and Present NBA Players in Adam Sandler's Netflix Movie Hustle

What do you get when Lebron James, Maverick Carter, and Adam Sandler produce a movie together? We get to watch an all-time classic sports film with some all-time great ballplayer cameos.

Let's hit pause on the actual best sports movie of all time debate for now (It will always be Rocky, okay?). Sandler's Hustle certainly deserves a spot as one of the more feel-good watches this year, and a basketball film straight out of every fanboy's dream. It pays homage to the Rocky films, too, in many ways. The film is literally set in Philadelphia, after all.

After playing Howard Ratner in the beautifully chaotic Safdie brothers film Uncut Gems, Sandler transitions from being a jeweler and gambling addict in the world of sports betting to a scout who is trying to earn a spot on an NBA bench.

This time, we see Sandler playing Philadelphia 76ers scout and assistant coach Stanley Sugarman. And he is on a mission to achieve his own lofty NBA goals all the while helping a young, obscure prospect from Spain named Bo Cruz, who is played by Utah Jazz forward Juancho Hernangómez, make the league.

Of course, the basketball cameos were expected. The NBA Finals might have the brightest sports spotlight in the world right now, but if you were looking for the biggest cast of basketball talent, both past and present, you're not going to find it there. They're actually on Hustle. We got the list for you right here, hoops people.

Present Players

Juancho Hernangómez, Utah Jazz Forward

Moe Wagner, Orlando Magic Forward

Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves Guard

Kyle Lowry, Miami Heart Guard

Matisse Thybulle, Philadelphia 76ers Guard-Forward

Tobias Harris, Philadelphia 76ers Forward

Boban Marjanovic, Dallas Mavericks Center

Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers Guard

Khris Middleton, Milwaukee Bucks Guard-Forward

Aaron Gordon, Denver Nuggets Forward

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Trae Young, Atlanta Hakws Guard

Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz Guard

Seth Curry, Brooklyn Nets Guard

Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks Guard-Forward

Willy Hernangómez, New Orleans Pelicans Forward-Center

Past Players

Alex Abrines, Former Oklahoma City Thunder Guard

 He plays for FC Barcelona of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague.

Jose Calderón, Former NBA Veteran

He had also played for the Spanish national team, and is now a special advisor for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Leandro Barbosa, Former Sixth Man of the Year

Kenny Smith, Former Houston Rockets Guard

We can see Kenny "The Jet" Smith on the award-winning program Inside the NBA with Ernie Johnson and the rest of the guys.

Mark Jackson, Former Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks Guard

He is best known as a broadcaster for ESPN and ABC together with Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen.

Dr. Shaquille O'Neal, NBA Legend

Shaq is a rapper, investor, actor and co-host of the award-winning program Inside the NBA.

Charles Barkley, NBA Legend

We can also catch the 1993 Most Valuable Player on the award-winning program Inside the NBA.

Allen Iverson, NBA Legend

Iverson won the Rookie of the Year Award in 1997 and the Most Valuable Player Award in 2001. 

Dirk Nowitzki, NBA Legend

The Dallas Mavericks legend won the Most Valuable Player in 2007 and an NBA championship in 2011.

Julius “Dr. J” Erving, NBA Legend

The Sixers icon was part of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History" list in 1997 and the "75 Greatest Players in NBA History" in 2022.

Billy King, Basketball Executive

King is the former general manager of the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.

Emeka Okafor, Former NBA Veteran

The former number one overall pick played for teams like the Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Pelicans, and Washington Wizards.

Doc Rivers, Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach

After his playing days, Rivers began coaching in the NBA in 1999 and eventually won a title with the Boston Celtics in 2008.

Other Random Basketball People Cameos

• Matt Geiger, Former Player and Executive
• Brad Stevens, Boston Celtics Executive
• Grayson “the Professor” Boucher, Streetball Legend
• Pierre Oriola, FC Barcelona Basketball Player
• Felipe Reyes, Former Spanish League Most Valuable Player
• Jay Wright, Two-time NCAA Championship Head Coach
• Dell Demps, Utah Jazz Assistant Coach
• Dave Joerger, Philadelphia 76ers Assistant Coach