The original plot description said that Adam Sandler's main character finds "a phenomenal street ball player while in China...."
According to an interview with Dan Patrick, Adam Sandler stated that due to pressure from Netflix (which, as of the development of this movie, does not do business in China), the location was changed to Mallorca, Spain.
According to an interview with Dan Patrick, Adam Sandler stated that due to pressure from Netflix (which, as of the development of this movie, does not do business in China), the location was changed to Mallorca, Spain.
When Stan gets Bo to train with the pro Spanish players, the players are real past and present members of Spain's national team and the NBA: José Calderón, Àlex Abrines, Felipe Reyes, Pierre Oriola and Willy Hernangomez, Juancho's brother in real life. So is the coach, Sergio Scariolo, who led Spain to win the Eurobasket 2022.
Juancho Hernangomez played in the NBA from 2016 to 2023, suiting up for several teams including the Boston Celtics, where he appeared in 18 games in 2021-2022.
Juancho Hernangomez (Bo Cruz) and Anthony Edwards (Kermit Wilts) played together for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2020-21 NBA Season.
Juancho Hernangomez (Bo) is a professional basketball player, and he currently plays for the Greek team of Panathinaikos B.C..