NBA superstar Stephen Curry shared a funny story about his stand-in during a recent appearance on the 360 with Speedy Morman. While many may not realize it, professional athletes often have stand-ins who appear in advertisements and photo shoots to save time and effort. Curry’s experience with his own stand-in, named Court, revealed an amusing contrast that has entertained both the player and his fans.
The Role and Reality of a Celebrity Stand-In
During the interview, Morman explained to viewers that a stand-in is an alternate version of a celebrity, designed to look somewhat like them, though not exactly. For commercial or photo shoots, the stand-in is styled to mimic the athlete’s appearance with matching outfits, makeup, tattoos, and even hair styling. This process helps streamline shooting by allowing close-up or specific shots without requiring the actual athlete’s constant presence.
Stephen Curry’s Unique Experience with Court
Curry, amused and laughing throughout the discussion, described his stand-in, Court, as not resembling him at all. Court is bald, which makes imitating Curry’s distinctive hair especially challenging. Despite that, Court’s commitment to the role is impressive, maintaining readiness and professionalism on set. Curry highlighted that when viewers see close-ups of his tattoos or jersey during shoots, it is often Court standing in, while scenes zooming out feature Curry himself, saving time during production.
Challenges with Matching Curry’s Hair
One of the standout moments in the conversation was Curry’s description of how Court’s baldness is addressed during shoots. To replicate Curry’s hair, wigs and toupees have been used, but capturing the exact look has proven difficult. Curry shared with humor how their team has attempted to recreate his hair multiple times with mixed success, leading to a collection of funny images from various shoots over the past decade.
Humorous Comparisons and Lasting Partnership
Morman jokingly compared Court’s baldness to that of famous NBA star Michael Jordan, calling it “shiny-head bald,” to emphasize the stark difference between Curry and his double. Nevertheless, Curry expressed great respect for Court’s work ethic and dedication. They first met about ten years ago, and the relationship has turned into a lasting partnership with mutual appreciation and teamwork.
Significance of Stand-Ins in Sports Media
Curry’s insights shed light on a lesser-known aspect of sports media production, highlighting the practical and humorous realities behind what fans see on screen. Stand-ins like Court play an essential role in saving time during shoots and maintaining the smooth execution of promotional work for athletes. This story also underscores the close relationships athletes can build with their stand-ins, who become trusted collaborators behind the scenes.
“This is f***** crazy. Where are you going with this?” —Stephen Curry
“For those who don’t know what that is, there is an alternate version of you, who kind of looks like you a little bit, but not really.” —Speedy Morman
“It’s like you but not you at the same time. What is it like? How can you benefit … What can you have him do that you don’t want to do?” —Stephen Curry
“So, my guy, his name is Court. I am laughing because he looks nothing like me,” —Stephen Curry
“Then they zoom out and it’s me. So it saves a lot of time,” —Stephen Curry
“The NBA cup shoot was on … but he has this toupee thing that they put together to make it look like the back of my head but it’s just him, bald. It’s the funniest … We have a nice little collage of both of us for the last decade on every set and he’s had some wild attempts at (copying) my hair,” —Stephen Curry
“He’s not just like Caesar bald though. He’s like shiny-head bald. Like Michael Jordan bald. It’s wild that this is your stand-in,” —Speedy Morman
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why does Stephen Curry wear 4?
A. FIBA is the group in charge of Olympic basketball. They used to limit player numbers to 4-15 to simplify things for officials.
The rule was dropped in 2014, but the USA team still follows it in international games like the Paris Olympics. That’s why Curry chose that number.