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‘Mr. Throwback’ Co-Creator Talks Stephen Curry’s Viral Punch in the Finale, Hopes for Season 2 and Being the Fastest Show Ever Made


'Mr. Throwback' producer David Caspe talks the season finale, Jordan Poole comparisons to Steph Curry's punch and making the show for the Olympics.

He’s joined by his manager Kimberly (Ego Nwodim) and his middle-school teammate Danny Grossman (Adam Pally), freshly forgiven after he belatedly spilled his guts to Curry and the world about fabricating a conspiracy involving his daughter having a terminal disease. In response, Curry takes a swing at Grossman early in the finale — a climactic punchline that comes after the NBA star has seemed up for any type of comic setpiece over the season’s six episodes. About 10 years ago, a bunch of my friends started texting me: “go to the front page of ESPN right now.” There was a picture of Steve Kerr walking off the floor after he hit the championship winner in 1997.

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