Running Point: Is Travis Bugg a Real Person? Chet Hanks Reveals Real-Life Influences of Character

While in a fictional world, this Netflix series takes inspiration from some basketball greats.

They called him White Chocolate.

Running Point Travis Bugg Chet Hanks

I was watching his highlight reels and shit.

Would you be willing to talk with me?'

And he left me on ‘seen.’

A comparison shot of Chet Hanks as Travis Bugg in Running Point with NBA player Jason Williams wearing an Orlando Magic warm-up jacket

So, Jason Williams, if youre seeing this interview, hit me back."

And I was like, ‘eah, I wont.

I got you.’

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But youve got to admit, its kind of funny that this is a life-imitating-art situation.

You guys are worried about the same things that the powers that be are worried about this character."

Travis was so similar to me honestly, hes just an exaggerated version of myself.

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Thats what made me want to play him.

But thats also what I love about Travis: Hes really spontaneous.

The whole purpose of the character is that hes a wild card.

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You never know what youre going to get from him.

So [his evolution] fit into the role.

Whats funny about him is he doesnt think that hes being funny.

He doesnt think that hes being ridiculous.

Hes like an alien.

While becoming a fan-favorite during his NBA tenure, Williams was mired in controversy throughout his career.

Running Pointis streaming onNetflix.

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