NBA evaluators disregarded Stephen Curry when he decided to turn professional basketball after a stellar career at Davidson College in North Carolina. They had little regard. 

They sneered, “Absolutely below NBA standards for explosiveness and athleticism.” “He cannot be relied upon to lead your team.” 

As demonstrated in the riveting Apple Original Films documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated, which is directed by Peter Nicks and produced by an all-star cast including Nicks and Ryan Coogler, Curry disproved everyone.  

Nicks explained, “We uncovered that scouting report, which essentially failed to recognize his potential,” during an appearance at the Deadline Contenders Film: Documentary event. “Moreover, we uncovered a portion of his innermost thoughts, which consisted primarily of the conviction that he was, remains, and perpetually will be undervalued in spite of all his accomplishments.” Therefore, we endeavored to dissect that for the audience… “I was intrigued by its origin story because it was something I had never seen before.” 

Not only has Curry led the Golden State Warriors to four NBA titles, but he has also transformed a sport that was dominated by large men under the basket decades ago into one dominated by dead-eye shooters beyond the arc. His career-high total of made 3-pointers is nearly 3,500. 

He has consistently been petite in comparison to his peers since his boyhood basketball days. In the past, Steph had to execute outside shots from the midsection in order to reach the basket. Dad Del Curry, an ex-professional himself, significantly contributed to his son’s development as a player. 

“Del aided him in modifying that strike… Nicks remarked, “One could argue that Del Curry is the one who revolutionized the NBA, given that he instructed Steph to elevate that release.” “Because he was undersized, that was his only opportunity to avoid the shot,” the speaker continued. 

Bob McKillip, the collegiate instructor of Curry, provides a cameo appearance in the documentary. McKillip struck gold when prestigious institutions rejected Stephen upon his graduation from high school by recruiting him to Davidson. 

“Decisions had to be made regarding the individuals to be featured in the film,” Nicks elaborated. “Moreover, in the current era of celebrity documentaries, there is considerable temptation to populate these films with ex-presidents, other superstars, and other celebrities waxing lyrical about the subject’s grandeur. There was also some discourse surrounding that. However, it became clear that we desired for everything to be natural and connected to his narrative. 

Nicks previously oversaw a trilogy of documentaries centered on Oakland, his place of residence and the site of the Warriors’ former games prior to their relocation to San Francisco. Stephen Curry (SC): He asserts that Underrated is representative of his extensive corpus of cinematic work.  

“It was not only a story about a famous athlete; it was also a family story.” “It was a narrative that explored the values of mentorship and community,” Nicks explained. “And these are all sorts of themes—especially family and community—that are intricately interwoven not only in my work but also in the work of my collaborator Ryan Coogler.”