Most people would probably spend a few days recovering after officiating one of the biggest celebrity weddings in recent memory. Adam Sandler, however, apparently had something else on his mind. Just 48 hours after helping Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in front of roughly 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden, the comedian was reportedly calling local authorities in Nantucket, Massachusetts, with a simple question: Where can he find a pickup basketball game?
According to the Nantucket Current, Sandler contacted the Nantucket Police Department’s non-emergency line shortly after arriving on the island with his family. Rather than reporting a problem, the actor was looking for directions.
Public safety dispatcher Chris Reynolds told the outlet that Sandler asked where he could find a public basketball court and join a pickup game. “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 could play on?’” Reynolds recalled.
The dispatcher pointed him toward the Backus Lane basketball courts near Surfside Road, where Sandler reportedly wasted little time joining local players already on the court.
Local Players Got An Unexpected Teammate
For the group of Nantucket residents already playing basketball that day, the appearance of a Hollywood star was completely unexpected.
Local resident Andrew Kesler told the Nantucket Current that he and his friends were in the middle of a game when Sandler arrived and asked if he could join. “Adam Sandler rolled in a car and started playing pick ups with the boys,” Kesler said. “He’s like, ‘guys let me stretch I’m going to hop in.’”
Kesler also offered a scouting report on the actor’s game. “Great passing and playmaking, decent lay-ups, hesitated to shoot the ball,” he said.
Basketball Has Become One Of Sandler’s Most Recognizable Off-Screen Habits
While the Nantucket sighting may seem random, it fits a pattern that fans have been noticing for years. Sandler has frequently been photographed playing pickup basketball across the country, often showing up unannounced at public courts while traveling for work or family vacations.
The consistency of those appearances has turned basketball into an unusual part of Sandler’s public image. Unlike celebrity golf outings, private gyms, or invitation-only sporting events, Sandler’s games often take place on public courts with whoever happens to be there.
Why Adam Sandler Was Chosen To Officiate Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Wedding
The basketball detour came just days after Sandler played a significant role in one of the most talked-about weddings of the year. Swift and Kelce revealed in a wedding announcement that Sandler officiated the ceremony at Madison Square Garden, where, according to E! News, approximately 1,000 guests gathered to celebrate the couple’s marriage.
The choice may have surprised some fans, but Sandler’s connection to the newlyweds extends back several years. He first met Swift in person in 2023, while attending the premiere of her “Eras Tour” concert film with his daughters, Sadie and Sunny. Since then, the relationship appears to have grown significantly.
Meanwhile, Kelce made a memorable cameo in “Happy Gilmore 2,” prompting Sandler to praise the NFL star as “a great actor and a great human.”
Sandler Previously Gushed Over Swift And Kelce’s Relationship
Long before he was standing at the altar, Sandler was publicly rooting for the couple. During an appearance on the Kelce brothers’ “New Heights” podcast, the comedian revealed that his family had become invested in the romance shortly after Swift and Kelce began dating.
“You guys being together, I mean… when you guys first started dating, my God, was my family like: ‘Yes! Look how good they are together, he’s a gentleman! And she’s having so much fun with him!’” Sandler said. “Like any time Taylor is laughing with you, my whole f-cking family is like high-fiving.”
While the actor has remained largely silent about the wedding itself, his longstanding admiration for the couple suggests the role was far more than a celebrity cameo. And if his post-wedding plans are any indication, Sandler was happy to trade Madison Square Garden’s star-studded guest list for a pickup basketball game with strangers just two days later.