Starting 5 delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.
Starting 5, a new 10-part Netflix sports series, provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players:
- Jimmy Butler, Heat
- Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves
- LeBron James, Lakers
- Domantas Sabonis, Kings
- Jayson Tatum, Celtics
The series captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy. James pushes himself harder than ever to stay healthy – and dominant – in his 21st season, while Edwards electrifies with his rapid rise. Butler’s relentless drive propels the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatile play, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their quest for a record 18th championship.
When will Starting 5 premiere on Netflix?
The series will premiere on October 9, 2024.
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| Starting 5 | |
| Premieres | October 9, 2024 |
| Format | 10 x 45 minute episodes |
| Showrunner | Peter J. Scalettar |
| Directors | Susan Ansman, Trishtan Williams, Peter J. Scalettar |
| Production Companies | UNINTERRUPTED in association with Higher Ground Productions and Omaha Productions |
| Executive Producers | Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron and Randy Mims (for UNINTERRUPTED); President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis (for Higher Ground); Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz and Sam Pepper (for Omaha) |
| Co-Executive Producers | Sami Khan, Matt Rissmiller, Camara Rose |
