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The much-awaited Apple TV+ production ‘Underrated’ is finally out. It provides audiences with an intimate look into the eventful life of basketball legend Stephen Curry. The documentary goes in-depth on the point guard’s development into one of the greatest NBA players in history for the Golden State Warriors.

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Stephen Curry’s passionate exchange with his former teammate and close friend Kevin Durant is one of the most stirring scenes in “Underrated.” During their time with the Warriors, the duo forged an incredible alliance to help the team win many NBA Championships and establish countless records.

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Curry created basketball history in 2021 by breaking Ray Allen’s all-time mark for three-pointers. He cemented his status as the best shooter of all time with his 2974th three-pointer against the New York Knicks. He shattered the record in a startling 500 fewer games and with greater efficiency. Moreover, to make the occasion more special, Reggie Miller and Ray Allen, witnessed Curry’s unmatched abilities and dominance from beyond the arc. Curry celebrated the milestone with the Warriors and his family after the record-breaking game. However, he received a pleasantly surprise with an unexpected appearance from ex-teammate Kevin Durant.

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As revealed in the documentary, Durant dropped in to congratulate Curry. As soon as Curry saw Durant, he went, “‘Get the f*ck outta here bro”. This prompts Durant to erupt in laughter. After briefly apologizing to his mother for his language, Curry got back to his former teammate. Durant told Curry that he loved him. “Love you, brother.”

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“Love you too dawg,” said Curry embracing Durant.

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Following their embrace, Curry brings up an anecdote from the past. “Remember the time you thought I was a white kid? I think about that sh*t all the time yo.And both start laughing about it. Kevin Durant claimed that he knew Curry would make it. He then said, “Now you that guy.” While Stephen Curry feels that nothing about it makes sense, Durant asked him to “Embrace that sh*t.”

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He wished him luck and then went his way. Curry then remarked to one of his associates, “I love that dude, man. Most misunderstood dude in the freaking league right there.”

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Even after his departure from the Warriors, there seems to be no bad blood between Curry and Durant.

Why did Kevin Durant leave the Warriors?

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Considering the simmering tensions that existed among the Golden State Warriors during Kevin Durant’s final season with the organization, his decision to leave the franchise as a free agency in the summer of 2019 was not unexpected.

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Durant’s approaching free agency raised questions after a heated argument with Draymond Green?early in the 2018-2019 season. Durant voiced displeasure with Green’s late-game choices following an overtime defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers, which sparked a heated argument that spilled into the locker room. The situation worsened when Green questioned Durant’s upcoming free agency plans that summer. Due to his actions, Green was given a one-game suspension from the Golden State Warriors.

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In talking about his transfer to the Brooklyn Nets, he made it clear that it wasn’t about pursuing personal honors or trying to outperform other players. He said while speaking to Washington Post, “It was another pivot. I just wanted to play ball somewhere else.”?The only thing Durant wanted was to play the game he loved along with winning titles. Despite the difficulties they encountered that season, the Warriors eventually achieved success by winning the NBA championship in 2021?2022, after Durant had already relocated to the Nets.

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Ranjitha Ramesh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Ranjitha has a strong foundation in reporting and writing. Her passion for basketball, particularly the Lakers and LeBron James, fuels her desire to delve into the lifestyle and off-court activities of NBA stars. Ranjitha closely follows post-game interviews and analyses, constantly striving to learn more about the game and its players. Ranjitha looks up to the entertaining duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley and very much enjoys their banter-filled insights into the world of basketball.

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