If you haven’t seen the 2019 Adam Sandler movie ‘Uncut Gems’, you’re doing yourself a disservice. It’s an exhilarating look into New York’s diamond district and the ever-treacherous world of sports betting. If you’re wondering how the movie in anyway relates the the Atlanta Hawks, hang with me.
Major Spoilers for Uncut Gems below.
A major plot line of the film has main character Howard Ratner betting on the Celtics — Kevin Garnett in particular — during the 2012 NBA playoffs. The Celtics are playing the 76ers in the second round, and KG comes to Howard’s jewelry store between games.