Unanimous Media and Facebook have teamed up to deliver a new six-episode original docuseries, Stephen vs The Game, which chronicles three-time NBA Champion Stephen Curry’s journey throughout the 2018-19 season.
The series premiered Friday exclusively on Facebook Watch.
Stephen vs The Game delivers an unprecedented look into the life of Curry, a transcendent athlete who, through is uncanny three-point shooting ability and unbridled joy for the sport, continues to reinvent the way basketball is played.
The series will explore what drives him on and off the court, including his family, faith, personal passions, and legendary work ethic—all of which have helped him become one of the most revered athletes in the world. The documentary will also include never-before-seen childhood footage of Curry and behind-the-scenes footage from his 2018 NBA championship run.
Executive produced by Unanimous Media and Religion of Sports and directed by Gotham Chopra, the series marks the second installment in the Facebook Watch VS series, which aims to explore the personal motivations that drive some of the world’s most accomplished athletes. The first installment, Tom vs Time, aired in 2018 and chronicled Tom Brady’s quest to outlast Father Time as a 40-year-old championship-caliber quarterback in the NFL.
“This past year has been an incredible chapter in my life—from the birth of my first son to winning a third championship—and we’ve been capturing it all,” Curry says. “This series is deeply personal, providing an in-depth look into the pivotal moments from the last year and exploring everything that is important to me. It’s been a fun project to work on with my Unanimous team and Facebook. I have incredible fans, and I’m excited to share my life with them in a way I never really have before.”
“Stephen has an amazing story that should really resonate with the Facebook community, which makes him the perfect next subject for our VS series,” Chopra says.
“A lot of people have heard about his faith, but I don’t think they know the half of it. Being able to ride shotgun with Stephen across this historic season and get a glimpse into the three foundational elements of his life—faith, family, and hoops—has been an amazing ride and something I think millions around the world will be fascinated by.”
“Stephen has become one of the most beloved athletes in the world, and for the first time in his nine years in the league, we’re getting unprecedented access into his life and journey,” say Jeron Smith and Erick Peyton, co-founders of Unanimous Media.
“It’s been great to work with Religion of Sports on extending the franchise and bringing the vision for this series to life. Stephen’s social media presence has always been engaging and genuine, and we’re excited to offer fans a richer storytelling experience and honest look at who he really is on Facebook Watch.
It’s another example of Stephen and Unanimous creating unique and compelling content that brings people together and simply entertains.”
Curry has developed a vibrant community on Facebook and Instagram by using the platforms to give people a window into his personal life, speak directly to fans, and raise support and awareness for important causes such as Nothing But Nets. Stephen vs The Game will be yet another way for Curry to meaningfully connect with this community—including basketball-loving Filipinos who enjoy and admire Curry’s game-changing style of play.
In addition to the docuseries, Curry will interact with fans in his official Facebook Group, provide real-time updates via Facebook and Instagram Live broadcasts, and use Instagram Stories and IGTV to share bonus content from the series.
Filipino fans can add episodes to their Watchlists by following the VS on Watch Facebook Page.
