There’s a reason myths grow in sports. The human eye estimates distance poorly, and the brain overreacts when something breaks expectation. But basketball still obeys physics: arc, angle, and release points matter. When a shot is truly deep, you don’t need “moon” language to make it remarkable.
A real long-range three still carries risk. The farther the shot, the more margin you give the defense, the lower the shot’s make probability, and the more important it becomes that Curry’s timing and release stay crisp. His reputation exists because he makes those difficult attempts often enough to feel routine.
So, the best way to appreciate the clip is to enjoy the skill while recognizing the caption might be performing. The “moon” story is fun. The verified basketball story is even better.
