Steph Curry is catching heat from Jason Whitlock for his involvement in Netflix’s upcoming animated reboot of Good Times.
During Tuesday’s episode of his Fearless podcast, Whitlock went after the Golden State Warriors star, accusing him of backing a project that misrepresents Black culture and promotes what he described as a “nihilistic” agenda.
“Steph Curry, let’s remember who he is, he is son of Dell Curry. A long time NBA player, longtime… is that what qualifies him to be an executive producer about a black family growing up in the Cabrini-Green project in Chicago?” Whitlock said (6:39 mark).
He continued,
“He is the perfect guy to help us do a cartoon about black people living in the Ghetto. What are his qualifications? Or does he just have the willingness to allow his name to be attached to a project like this? He is willing to be installed, he is willing to collect the cheque.”
Steph Curry is listed as an executive producer on the show, with his name appearing before several veterans of the television and animation industry. Whitlock argued that Curry’s lack of experience — and privileged background — make him unfit to represent a story rooted in urban struggle.
According to Whitlock, the four-time NBA champion is “just there to let the show makers use his name,” comparing Curry’s involvement to celebrity branding rather than creative contribution.
“It’s Closer Than It Was Yesterday”: Steph Curry Talks Retirement
As Curry faces criticism off the court, the Warriors guard is also confronting a different kind of reality — the end of his playing days.
Entering his 17th NBA season, the 37-year-old is open about the fact that retirement is inching closer.
“No clue. I just know it’s closer than it was even yesterday,” Curry told ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “It’s just a matter of — acknowledging is fun because the more I talk about it, the more you appreciate what all goes in to preparing yourself.”
Curry added that he’s taking things day by day and staying focused on the present.
“Acknowledging that it does takes a little longer to get warmed up before practice for a game or recovery might take a little longer,” he said.
Despite the talk of retirement, Curry looks locked in for the upcoming 2025–26 season — both on the court and, apparently, behind the scenes.
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