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Why Steph Curry's joy can't be mistaken for lack of competitive fire

The first two weekends of “The Last Dance” informed some and reminded many more that Isiah Thomas could be petty and cruel, that Larry Bird was an ornery cuss and that Michael Jordan was an unyielding son of a stiletto.

Which has a few folks longing for the days when NBA superstars brought a visible “edge” to the proceedings while simultaneously deriding the Kumbaya Crew of today.

Exhibit A: Steph Curry, the Warriors' undisputed leader.

Eleven seasons into his NBA career, having earned the highest levels of team and individual accolades on multiple occasions, some still tag Steph as Charmin Ultra soft.