NBA: 30 NBA players you forgot acted in movies or TV shows – Amar’e Stoudemire
Amar’e Stoudemire was the high-powered sidekick to Steve Nash for the “8 Seconds or Less” Phoenix Suns, averaging 21.4 points in eight seasons with the Suns. With Nash setting him up, Stoudemire was able to get the ball in advantageous situations, and he absolutely made the most of it.
Off the court, Stoudemire proved he could be a star in his role as an actor as well, taking the set up from better comedic talents and helping create beautiful comedy in the process. Perhaps his most prominent role was in the 2015 film Trainwreck, where he and Bill Hader have some great back-and-forths.
He also made some other appearances on a variety of sitcoms. He is the butt of some incredible jokes on “The Mindy Project” and his height is the subject of laughs on “The Exes” alongside 5’0″ Kelly Stables. He also has a memorable role in the Saturday Night Live film “MacGruber.” Stoudemire might not be a leading man, but he can absolutely finish when set up, on the court or on the set.