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When it comes to making impossible shots, Stephen Curry is the first name that comes up in any NBA fan’s mind. The Baby-Faced Assassin has been on the end of some marvelous drains in his career. As arguably the greatest three-point shooter ever, Curry has transcended the game from beyond the arc. His unlimited range and insane shot-making ability defeats any limits of reality. That’s the main reason why many including, Ja Morant were sold when Sports Illustrated released edited footage of the reigning Finals MVP.

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The basketball world came to a standstill with the clip. There he was, the all-time great three-point scorer with a rack at the end of the court. Steph Curry would go on to drain five consecutive full-court shots. What’s more, he would do it with just one hand. Curry’s crazy pre-game routine shots and impossible feats made the video believable to many.

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Stephen Curry fools NBA world with insane clip

But as it stands, the Warriors confirmed that the clip isn’t real. And the man behind the incredible clip is Ari Fararooy, a videographer who has previously worked with his fellow Under Armour mate, Tom Brady.

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Steph Curry’s reputation might have made the Sports Illustrated clip believable. However, the post had Ari Fararooy mentioned which gave away the truth. Notably, the Los Angeles-based video maker has done such edits multiple times. His most popular videos have probably come teaming up with Tom Brady.

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Fararooy’s first work with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB came during the 2021 season. As training camp was about to begin, Brady showed off his perfect precision passing. However, even a great of his skill needed help with the video. Later he would get together with the 45-year-old to make a hole-in-one video on the golf course. The clip showed Tom Brady draining an insane shot yards from the hole.

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Tom Brady did it before

Steph Curry’s clip also had Ari Fararooy’s prints all over it. However, despite all the clues, fans had to give it a thought. It’s the dangerous reputation that the eight-time All-Star has managed to create throughout his stellar career. The 34-year-old broke boundaries no one knew were even possible.

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This season, the Baby-Faced Assassin is doing just that as he looks to repeat the success from last season. The Golden State Warriors superstar is one of the leading scorers in the league averaging 30.8 points per game. His numbers are almost identical to his historic 2016 campaign, the time NBA saw its first-ever unanimous MVP.

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Even after all the reveals, we can’t help but believe that Curry is capable of pulling off the task without the help of special effects and editing.

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Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

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