Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) make up the titular five in Netflix’s upcoming unscripted sports series Starting 5. Premiering this October, the 10-episode series will provide an inside look at the 2023-2024 NBA season, focusing on five key players.
“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,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “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. Starting 5 delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.”
The new series comes from LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s UNINTERRUPTED in association with Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions. Executive producers include Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron, Randy Mims, former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Vinnie Malhotra, Ethan Lewis, Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, and Sam Pepper.
Peter J. Scalettar guides the series as showrunner and directs along with Susan Ansman and Trishtan Williams.
Starting 5 premieres on Netflix on October 9 2024.
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