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How ‘The Last Dance’ Changed Sports Docs for Good

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Summary

This article discusses how the documentary 'The Last Dance' changed the sports documentary landscape by giving athletes control over how their stories are told. It uses the documentary on Steph Curry as an example of how athletes are now able to take control of their stories and presents the idea of 'main character syndrome' which is the concept of romanticizing one's life. It also discusses how The Last Dance was so influential and how it was different from other sports documentaries by attempting to make a definitive statement. Finally, it examines the documentary on Steph Curry and how it is different from The Last Dance by not being definitive and how by focusing on his time at Davidson College and his early career, it shows that Curry is still in the process of writing his own story.

Q&As

How has the sports documentary landscape changed since the release of The Last Dance?
The sports documentary landscape has changed to include more vanity series featuring athletes, as well as documentaries that give the subject ultimate control over how their legacy is depicted.

How did Steph Curry manage to develop his legendary shooting form?
Steph Curry had to completely rebuild his mechanics, and was forbidden from shooting outside of the paint for three months while he developed the muscle, memory, and muscle memory to bring his release above his forehead.

How has the success of The Last Dance impacted sports media?
The success of The Last Dance has inspired a cottage industry of legacy-affirming sports media, and has led to similar vanity series featuring the likes of Derek Jeter, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bill Walton.

What is the main focus of the documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated?
The main focus of the documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated is Steph Curry's miraculous time at Davidson College, with the film loosely pegged to the 15th anniversary of Davidson’s iconic Cinderella run to the Elite Eight in the 2008 NCAA tournament.

How have athletes like Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Giannis Antetokounmpo changed the way they tell their stories?
Athletes like Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Giannis Antetokounmpo have begun to executive-produce their legacies concurrent with their actual play, instead of waiting for their stories to be told for them. They have also adapted their stories into biopics and movies, and have embraced the concept of "main character syndrome" to ensure their stories are told.

AI Comments

👍 This article provides an insightful look into how the iconic Michael Jordan series has changed the sports documentary landscape, and how Steph Curry's career has inspired a revolution.

👎 This article is too long-winded and fails to provide any new information about Steph Curry's career.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about how the documentary series "The Last Dance" has changed the landscape of sports documentaries for good. It discusses how athletes like Steph Curry, LeBron James, and Giannis Antetokounmpo have used documentaries to help craft their legacies while their careers are still in progress. It also talks about how The Last Dance has inspired other vanity series featuring athletes like Derek Jeter, Magic Johnson, Wilt Chamberlain, and Bill Walton.

Friend: That's really interesting. It seems like athletes have a much more active role in crafting their own legacies now than they did before.

Me: Yeah, definitely. It's also interesting how they're using documentaries as a way to relive their primacy while they're still active in their respective sports—rather than waiting for their stories to be told by someone else. It's definitely an interesting shift in how athletes are choosing to tell their stories.

Action items

Watch the documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated to gain a better understanding of Steph Curry's journey.
Research other sports documentaries to compare and contrast the different approaches to storytelling.
Analyze the impact of The Last Dance on the sports documentary landscape and consider how it has changed the way athletes tell their stories.

Technical terms

Docuseries: A documentary series, usually consisting of multiple episodes.
Re-recorded Masters: A re-recording of a song or album, usually done to improve the sound quality or to make changes to the original recording.
AI Upscaling: The process of using artificial intelligence to increase the resolution of an image or video.
Main Character Syndrome: A term used to describe the tendency to view oneself as the protagonist in one's own life.
Post-Release Album Edits: Changes made to an album after its initial release.