NBA Fans found a new target after more casting details surfaced for Stephen Curry’s upcoming animated movie GOAT.
@TheWarriorsTalk reported that there are “Tons of familiar names to star in Stephen Curry’s upcoming film ‘GOAT,’” listing Andre Iguodala as Iggy the Ref, Ayesha Curry as Carol, Dwyane Wade as Rosette, Angel Reese as Propp, A’Ja Wilson as Kouyate, Kevin Love as Daskas, Stephen Curry as Lenny, and more.
Tons of familiar names to star in Stephen Curry’s upcoming film “GOAT” [Staring eyes] [fire emoji]
Andre Iguodala as Iggy the Ref
Ayesha Curry as Carol
Dwyane Wade as Rosette
Angel Reece as Propp
A’Ja Wilson as Kouyate
Kevin Love as Daskas
Stephen Curry as Lenny
and more..(via @SonyAnimation) pic.twitter.com/tygCB5s2KW
— TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk) January 14, 2026
The list quickly spread, but it was Ayesha Curry’s name that pushed NBA Fans aside for a bit.
@BallKnowerSquad zoomed in on her casting and posted, “Why they adding Ayesha? Just so she can say how much goats ruin her life,” pulling from old internet jokes and past headlines. The post took off almost immediately, with NBA Fans quoting it, joking about it, and reopening conversations many thought were long buried.
Not everyone kept it light. @raymoneisgoat went further, writing, “Carol probably getting fcked by another man,” a comment that showed how quickly some corners of the internet lean toward crude speculation when a familiar name appears.
For many NBA Fans, the reactions said more about online memory than about the movie itself. Ayesha Curry hasn’t been in sports headlines for years, yet one casting note was enough to bring back old narratives, half-remembered interviews, and recycled punchlines.
Threads filled with people defending her, mocking the jokes, or pointing out how unrelated personal drama has become attached to anything involving the Curry name.
This moment isn’t just about a voice role. For NBA Fans, it showed how certain figures never really leave the internet’s memory. One announcement was all it took for jokes, grudges, and old opinions to rush right back into the timeline.
NBA Fans Shift Focus Back To Steph Curry After Another Viral Shooting Clip
While parts of the internet were busy arguing about the GOAT movie cast, NBA Fans were also doing what they always do when Stephen Curry posts another highlight: reacting in unison.
@DrGuru_ shared a clip with the caption, “Steph Curry look-away threes at 37 years old,” showing Curry pulling up from deep range despite tight defense from Nickeil Alexander-Walker. He followed it with, “He’s the greatest.” The clip spread fast, moving through timelines where NBA Fans were already debating the movie news.
Steph Curry look-away threes at 37 years old.
He’s the greatest
pic.twitter.com/V89TGTuFit— Guru (@DrGuru_) January 12, 2026
Underneath it, the tone changed immediately.
@Brandondoyle replied simply, “Never gets old!” a line that summed up how many NBA Fans feel every time Curry makes something difficult look routine.
Another reaction came from @ARBasketball_, who focused on the defender instead of the shot, writing, “Steph still breaking ankles effortlessly.”
The contrast was clear. One thread was filled with jokes, arguments, and side comments about casting choices. The other was filled with admiration, replay buttons, and short lines of disbelief.
NBA Fans pointed out how often this happens. Off-court news creates noise, but one clean highlight can flip the mood back in seconds. The movie talk faded down timelines while the clip kept rising.
Between debates and highlights, NBA Fans were reminded of something familiar. No matter what trends, what gets announced, or who joins a cast list, one shot from Steph Curry is usually enough to take the spotlight back.
