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Stephen Curry is having a significant off-season in 2023. Finally, the iconic Golden State trio reunited as Draymond Green committed to the team. Fans erupted, eagerly anticipating the triumphant return of the four-time NBA champions. But that was hardly the only item on Steph’s agenda this summer. Soon, The Chef and Klay Thompson?appeared for?The Match against the NFL duo of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Weeks later, Steph singlehandedly lifted the ACC trophy, writing history once again. And on July 21st, Apple TV+ released Curry’s long-awaited documentary.

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Underrated” revolves around the ascending timeline of Stephen Curry from his teenage years. The documentary showcases how perseverance and hard work made Curry the greatest shooter. It also touches on a few key Davidson figures.

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Producer Ryan Coogler says he owes Stephen Curry

“Underrated” features vital stories that shaped his life through the eyes and words of Curry, and the people close to him. Ahead of the documentary release, the Warriors star sat down to discuss it.

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In a recent PBS telecast, Stephen Curry was joined by “Black Panther”?director Ryan Coogler. The host asked him about the motivation behind associating himself with Steph’s project.

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Coogler replied, “Being a Warriors fan, I owe Steph a lot of favors. I owe him a lot of debt. He’s been responsible for a lot of pride and just good times.

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Coogler has worked on projects like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,?Fruitvale Station and the last sequels of Creed. His impressive resume has netted him a value of about $36 million. Notably, he also produced Underrated alongside Curry’s production house, Unanimous Media.

Of course, the esteemed director is not the first person to recognize Steph’s accomplishments.

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Coach McKillop played a pivotal role in Steph’s success

Bob McKillop didn’t take long to recognize the talent in a young Stephen Curry. As Curry says, “he built me up and saw me, my potential more than I ever saw for myself at the time.”?

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The coach-player duo took the NCAA by storm when they made a run for the Elite Eight in 2008. McKillop’s acumen and Curry’s heroics cemented Davidson’s basketball legacy. Even after being drafted by the Warriors, Curry and McKillop maintain a solid bond.??

The 2022 Finals MVP never hesitates to credit Coach McKillop for shaping his career and life. He expresses his gratitude in interviews and acceptance speeches.

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The partnership between McKillop and Curry has been shaped to symbolize the transformative power of mentorship in sports. As Curry’s stardom continues to soar, McKillop’s name has become synonymous with nurturing talent and guiding young athletes toward success.

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