"Goat"

By Mahika Khosla Apr. 5, 2026

When discussing the greatest of all time (GOAT) in the NBA, names such as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Lebron James often surface. However, as a lifelong fan of the Golden State Warriors, I would argue that star point guard Stephen Curry deserves to be mentioned too. Growing up watching him dominate the court, I knew I had to take a look at “Goat,” a movie produced by the GOAT himself. 

The main character, a goat named Will, receives a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play for the fictional team Vineland Thorns in the Roar League—an analogue to the NBA—because a video of him challenging a Roar League player in Roarball went viral. In the movie, Roarball is a high-pressure, vigorous sport derived from basketball where all animals compete against each other on chaotic arenas, from courts that spew out lava to swamps filled with stalagmites.  

Throughout his life and his initial league entry, Will faced discrimination for being the smallest animal in the sport. Grizzly bears, Komodo dragons and racehorses effortlessly dunked over Will and dribbled the ball around him. Despite this, Will persevered, manifesting that, “if there’s a will, there’s a way” (loved the pun!).  Will’s character felt like the embodiment of Curry: the latter’s unwillingness to be bothered by hate regarding his size led him to win four championships and two MVPs.  

Aside from the inspiring nature of Will’s character, the development of Jett Fillmore—a superstar black panther playing for the Vineland Thorns—was also uplifting. Initially, she was against Will participating in the league because of his size. Jett judged Will before ever speaking to him, and was convinced that her chances of winning the Claw—the Roar League’s championship—was over. However, after Will persevered on the court to prove his worth and showed Jett the love her fans have for her, Jett embraced working as a team.

Whether or not Curry is the GOAT of the NBA, “Goat” was a thrilling depiction of the mindset Curry embraced as he battled in the fiercest basketball games. Although the movie may have not reached the level of Warner Bros’ “Space Jam,” its statement on the importance of dedication and compassion was truly GOAT-ed.  

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About the Contributors

Mahika Khosla

Staff Writer

Mahika Khosla is a senior at Leland High School and a Staff Writer for The Charger Account. Some of her favorite activities are watching Shark Tank, visiting National Parks, and rooting for the Warriors.