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Adam Sandler's Netflix movie Hustle features a lot of professional basketball players, but is the film's main character Bo Cruz a real NBA player?

Who does beau cruz play for

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JUANCHO HERNANGOMEZ & ADAM SANDLER DIARIO ASDiarioAS

Sandler (Sugarman) urges the 76ers front office to sign Cruz immediately but the franchise are unconvinced as Stanley takes matters into his own hands and brings Cruz to the United States at his own expense promising Bo that he will be signed by the ‘Sixers or enter the NBA draft. The film continues to explore the exploits of Cruz in the US and his efforts and those of Sugarman ensuring that the Spaniard triumphs in the world of basketball.

Who is Bo Cruz?

Cruz is played by Spaniard Juancho Hernangomez, with the 26-year-old an NBA player since moving to Denver Nuggets in 2016. The Madrid born power forward cut his teeth in the game with local ACB side Estudiantes before making the move (as did Cruz, to the USA). In his time in the NBA, the player has lined out for Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs before being traded to his current team (Utah Jazz) in February of this year.

“I love basketball so much,” Hernangómez stated recently “I couldn’t, I can’t live without it. Acting, it was fun. It was a great experience, but that’s not my dream.”

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Juancho Hernangomez (Denver Nuggets) Todd PiersonEFE

Hernangomez is a gold medal winner with the Spanish national team at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Juancho’s older brother is another NBA star and currently plays with New Orleans Pelicans.

Is Bo from Hustle a real NBA player?

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Juancho Hernangomez. Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported the deal is for one year. Hernangomez, 26, played for three teams in 2021-22 and averaged 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 40 games (nine starts).

Is Juancho a real basketball player?

Juan Alberto "Juancho" Hernangómez Geuer (born September 28, 1995) is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for Estudiantes of the Liga ACB, and has represented the senior Spain national team.

What team is Juancho Hernangomez on 2022?

Raptors' Juancho Hernangomez stands out at EuroBasket 2022: What Toronto fans can expect from Spanish forward. Most of Toronto's roster for the upcoming season is set, but there will be a few spots up for grabs when the Raptors open training camp next week.

Who plays Bol Cruz?

The Utah Jazz player makes his acting debut as Bo Cruz in the new sports drama. For Juancho Hernangómez, acting is a side Hustle. A lead role in the new Adam Sandler sports drama is something the 26-year-old NBA player never expected; his eye has always been on the ball.