Adam Sandler makes unusual call to police 48 hours after Taylor Swift’s wedding
Actor Adam Sandler contacted Nantucket police less than 48 hours after officiating the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, with an unusual request: find a place to play basketball on the island. The search for a match in the star’s favorite sport drew attention, highlighting his well-known habit of playing basketball wherever he is.
After the call, Sandler ended up joining a game with local residents on one of the public courts in the region. The actor’s involvement with basketball is nothing new, being a constant hobby in his routine.
In fact, the commitment to the sport had already manifested hours before the wedding ceremony, which took place on July 3, when Sandler also took the opportunity to play basketball. This episode reinforces the artist’s passion for this sport, which he practices frequently, even in moments of high visibility.
Although Adam Sandler is widely recognized for his iconic film roles, off-screen his dedication to another passion is equally well-known: basketball. The actor is often spotted on public courts, showing his more relaxed and approachable side.
Just hours before celebrating the union of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, on July 3, Sandler was playing basketball on open courts in New York, under an intense heat wave. Less than two days later, the 59-year-old actor, known as “Grown Ups”, was back in the news for his remarkable appreciation for the sport, showing that, even after a high-profile event, his basketball routine is non-negotiable.
The unusual request to the Nantucket police
After a brief stop in his home state of New Hampshire for the Fourth of July celebrations and shortly after his glamorous wedding ceremony, Sandler traveled to Nantucket, Massachusetts, last Sunday. Upon arrival, the actor made a call to the Nantucket Police Department’s non-emergency line, inquiring about where he could find an informal basketball game, according to information from public safety dispatcher Chris Reynolds to the Nantucket Current.
Reynolds described the actor’s contact: “Sandler said, ‘Hey, I’m here on your island and I like to play basketball. Can you tell me where there’s a basketball court I can play on?'” The simplicity of a Hollywood star’s request to the local police surprised, but reinforced his image of “people like us”.
The attendant directed Sandler to the block of Backus Lane, near Surfside Road, where he promptly joined a group of residents. Andrew Kesler, one of the players, told the Current that he and his friends were playing when Sandler got out of a car and asked permission to participate.
Kesler narrated Adam Sandler’s arrival: “Adam Sandler drove up and started playing basketball with his friends. He said something like, ‘Guys, let me stretch my legs, I’m going to get into the game.'” The ease with which the actor blended in with strangers is a testament to his unpretentious character.
The actor’s performance on the court and the connection with the couple
Regarding the actor’s performance on the court, Kesler commented: “Great passes and play creation, good layups, he hesitated to shoot.” The assessment suggests that Sandler has skill in the sport, preferring to act as a facilitator of the game.
Sandler and Kelce bonded on the set of the Netflix comedy “Happy Gilmore 2,” due out in 2025, in which the football player made a cameo appearance. The actor, known for “Afinado no Amor”, had already expressed his admiration for Kelce, describing him in an interview as “such a kind, cool and funny guy as hell”.
He further added about the connection with the athlete: “He’s like the guys I grew up with. When I was with Travis, I remembered my friends from high school and being able to laugh and say the things I wanted to say.” This affinity helped explain Sandler’s choice to celebrate the wedding.
Sandler also praised Taylor Swift, calling her “incredible” in the same interview. “Taylor is extremely kind to my family and always has been. My children have met Taylor several times over the years, and she is absurdly kind and affectionate with them,” he said, revealing the singer’s closeness to his family.
