Stephen Curry's animated basketball film 'GOAT' hits theaters Friday after seven years in development. The movie, executive-produced by the Golden State Warriors star, follows a young goat named Will who dreams of playing 'roarball' in the big leagues despite being overlooked for his size. Curry also voices a character named Lenny, a towering giraffe who serves as a physical presence on the court.

Director Tyree Dillihay drew inspiration from Curry's journey as an undersized guard who redefined what's possible in the NBA. The film features an all-star cast including Dwyane Wade, Andre Iguodala, and Gabrielle Union, with real basketball plays designed by Curry's former teammate Iguodala. The roarball game mechanics blend fiction and nonfiction, featuring 120-yard courts, 15-foot rims, and animals using their unique physical attributes to play.

The movie aims to deliver an underdog story for the next generation, with Dillihay emphasizing the message that 'your dreams have no ceiling.' The director, who made history as only the fourth Black director of a major animated film, hopes viewers take away that hard work can overcome any circumstance, just as Curry's career has proven possible for players once considered too small for the NBA.