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The Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry recently made his debut as a voice actor and producer with the animated film “GOAT.”
“GOAT” marks Curry’s debut as both a voice actor and producer. He voices Lenny Williamson, a giraffe playing a fictional basketball-like sport called roarball. The film follows a teenage goat named Will Harris, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, as he chases greatness in the sport.
But it was not the film’s main character that generated the most interesting conversation. It was the villain.
Curry Reacts to the Dillon Brooks Theory
GettyDillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns.
Curry was discussing the movie when the conversation turned to the film’s rival character, Mane Attraction.
Reporters and fans have drawn comparisons between Mane Attraction and Dillon Brooks. Curry was asked whether the on-court antagonist drew any inspiration from his real-life rival. He laughed. Then he leaned into it.
“See? People are taking from the movie what they’re supposed to take,” Curry said. “I love it.”
That response was not a denial. It was not a confirmation either. It was Curry having a little too much fun with a theory he clearly enjoys. He is not shutting it down. Not feeding it directly either. Instead, he is just sitting back, smiling, and letting the audience connect the dots.
And honestly? Good for him.
Why the Brooks Connection Makes Sense
The history between Curry and Brooks is well documented.
It started during the 2022 Western Conference Semifinals when Brooks was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected after striking Gary Payton II on a fast-break layup attempt. Payton fractured his elbow on the play. Brooks was suspended for the following game. The Memphis Grizzlies went on to lose the series in six games.
The rivalry carried over into last season’s first-round playoff series between the Warriors and Houston Rockets. Brooks, by then a Rocket, got into it with Curry during Game 4. The competitive edge between the two never disappeared despite Brooks changing teams.
Most recently, Brooks landed a Flagrant 1 foul in December 2025 after striking Curry in the chest during the final minute of a one-point Warriors loss. Brooks is now with the Phoenix Suns, but the pattern follows him wherever he goes.
The villain of “GOAT” is called Mane Attraction. The name alone carries a certain showmanship. The character is an antagonist who stands in the way of the protagonist’s pursuit of greatness. Sound familiar?
What Curry’s Reaction Reveals
GettyWarriors star Stephen Curry attends the LA premiere of Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s “Goat” at the AMC Century City 15 in Los Angeles on February 6, 2026.
Curry could have dismissed the theory entirely.
He could have said the character was purely fictional with no connection to anyone in real life. Instead, he laughed and said people are taking exactly what they are supposed to take from the movie. That tells you everything about how he feels about the comparison.
Rather than engaging in public feuds, Curry has always let his basketball speak for itself. But when given the opportunity to have some fun with a narrative that plays out naturally, he is more than happy to lean in. And lean in he did.
The Brooks villain theory works because the history is real. The flagrant fouls happened. The heated playoff moments happened. The pattern of physical play directed at Curry specifically is documented across multiple seasons and multiple teams. Meanwhile, Curry is playing the hero in his own animated film. The parallel practically writes itself.
What This Means for the Warriors
Curry stepping into entertainment is a natural extension of his brand.
He has built one of the most recognizable identities in professional sports. Four championships. Multiple scoring records. A playing style that changed how the game is approached at every level. Furthermore, he has now expanded that brand into film as a voice actor and producer. Not bad for a guy who was once told he was too small to play in the NBA.
The “GOAT” project reflects where Curry is in his career. The film gives him a platform to reach a younger audience and tell a story about pursuing greatness. Those themes mirror his own journey from underestimated recruit to the greatest shooter in NBA history.
On the court, however, the Warriors are still navigating a difficult season. Curry has been dealing with runner’s knee and sat out through the All-Star break. Jimmy Butler tore his ACL and is done for the year. Golden State sits in the play-in positions and faces a difficult path to the playoffs.
Nevertheless, Curry’s ability to laugh about villain theories and embrace his public persona shows he is not weighed down by the team’s struggles. He is locked in on what matters when the games tip off.
Final Word for the Warriors
Stephen Curry is not confirming the Dillon Brooks villain theory.
He is also not denying it. His response said everything without saying anything directly. People are taking from the movie what they are supposed to take. And Curry loves it.
The history between the two players gives the theory legs. Multiple flagrant fouls. Playoff confrontations. A pattern that has followed Brooks from Memphis to Houston to Phoenix. If the shoe fits, as they say.
Curry debuted as a voice actor and producer with “GOAT.” The film follows a character chasing greatness against a rival who tries to stop him. The parallels to real life are there for anyone willing to look. And based on Curry’s reaction, he is more than happy to let audiences find them.
The villain theory will follow this film for a long time. Curry would not have it any other way.
Keith Watkins Keith Watkins is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers. He previously wrote for FanSided, NBA Analysis Network, and Last Word On Sports. Keith is based in Bangkok, Thailand. More about Keith Watkins
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