Happy Gilmore Friday

…At her own wedding. Some of the biggest athletes and celebs were in attendance. And her many devoted fans finally had to come to terms with the fact that she was no longer single. 

Adam Sandler (and more on him later) is used to making people laugh, but apparently these days he’s making global  superstars sob. Bad Bunny said when he locked eyes with the ‘Happy Gilmore’ director from across the floor at a Lakers game, he started to tear up. Legend has it Crypto.com Arena started stocking free tissues.

Victor Wembanyama’s side-quest summer is still in session. From chess to kung fu to soccer, he’s doing everything. Can’t wait to see him back on a basketball court. 

Kobe Bryant’s legacy can’t be overstated. For 17-year-old Amalia Holguin, who was coached by Kobe in his final years, his influence is reflected in her game. Substack writer Wayne Coffey details how Holguin, the last high schooler remaining from Bryant’s famed girls basketball academy, inherited Kobe’s Mamba Mentality.

The Bay Area’s Very Own Stephen Curry probably won’t be popping out at a Kendrick show anytime soon. Stephen got candid with Speedy Morman about his friendship with Drake, which spans years. With NBA players all choosing a side, might we suggest a new NBA All-Star Format idea? Team Drake vs. Team Kendrick?