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Stephen Curry is one of the best standout figures in basketball history, where towering giants often dominate the court. The Golden State Warriors point guard has exceptional three-point shooting prowess. His ability to change the game’s dynamics at any moment puts him on the status of a ?superstar? athlete. Yet, there’s a common misconception that has often followed him – the perception of his height. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall, the sharpshooter often finds himself going up against opponents who tower over him in terms of height.

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Recently, Stephen Curry has been in the spotlight again, not for his game or golf, but for a different reason. He’s the subject of a new documentary, “Underrated,” which delves into his life and journey from childhood to being a sensation.?

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Perception of his height in the land of giants

While celebrating the release of his documentary on AppleTV+, Curry in an interview addressed the biggest misconception people have about him. He acknowledged that while he may appear small when playing alongside players who are several inches taller than him, his actual height is above average.

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“It?s not that deep but what people don?t realize is I am 6ft3 which is kind of above average height but when you see me out there with all the 6ft8, 6ft9, 7 footers, I look small. But when they see me in person, they are kind of surprised that I am taller in the court,” he said.

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This intriguing revelation challenges the notion that Curry is at a significant height disadvantage when competing against taller opponents.?

“Underrated” is a glimpse into Curry’s Journey

“Underrated” provides an in-depth look into Curry’s life, his struggles from being a ?scrawny kid? to his stardom. The documentary addresses the misconception about Stephen Curry’s height, among many other things.

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Stephen Curry struggled in college, looking like a “baby giraffe out there.” However, his coach’s confidence in him helped him overcome these challenges.

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Despite being considered “small” in the basketball world, Curry’s impact on the game has been but anything.?

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“Underrated” goes beyond his basketball story to show how his impact extends off the court through philanthropy, advocacy, and inspiring fans to dream big.

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Chetan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. His commitment to staying abreast with basketball highlights and the ever-changing statistics is unwavering. An element highlighted in his coverage, which includes pre-game analysis, understanding fan’s sentiments, and capturing the essence of behind-the-scenes coverage for entities. Chetan has harbored a deep passion for the game since high school. His affection for the sport extends beyond watching games to actively participating on the court. Beyond the realm of sports, Chetan is a film enthusiast and finds solace in non-fiction literature.

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