Keeping Score.

The article critically examines the documentary *Stephen Curry: Underrated*, directed by Peter Nicks and produced by Curry's Unanimous Media, highlighting its focus on Curry's self-crafted narrative as an underdog overcoming doubt and physical limitations. It situates the film within a broader trend of athlete- and league-produced sports documentaries that prioritize personal and media-driven narratives over deeper journalistic inquiry into the sport or social context. The documentary traces Curry's journey from an overlooked college recruit at Davidson College to an NBA record-holder, emphasizing his perceived outsider status while largely omitting discussions of his socioeconomic advantages or the Golden State Warriors' controversial relocation. The article suggests that such films often sideline critical perspectives in favor of reinforcing motivational stories centered on individual triumph.