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: The basketball game Howard bets on—the Celtics vs. 76ers in May 2012—is real. The Safdies chose it because Kevin Garnett had an incredible performance that aligned perfectly with their script. Production Grit

: The Safdie brothers first approached Adam Sandler in 2012, but his team rejected the script. They then considered Sacha Baron Cohen and Harvey Keitel . Diamanti grezzi 2019

: The unique, angular house used for Howard's family home was also used as Freddie Mercury's house in Bohemian Rhapsody . : The basketball game Howard bets on—the Celtics vs

: The role of the basketball star was originally written with Kobe Bryant in mind, but he was only interested in directing. Joel Embiid was also cast, but had to drop out when filming moved into the actual NBA season. Authentic New York Details Production Grit : The Safdie brothers first approached

: The film is loosely based on the Safdies' father, who worked as a runner in the Manhattan Diamond District for a man actually named Howard.