Netflix’s New Basketball Series ‘Starting Five’ Premieres This October

With the success of Quarterback and Receiver on Netflix, the streaming service has taken a step further and immersed itself in the NBA space.

Netflix is set to release “Starting 5” on October 9, featuring LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings), and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics). The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at last season through the eyes of these five NBA superstars, showcasing how they continue to build their legacies during one of the most entertaining NBA seasons in recent history. The project is a collaboration between Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, and LeBron James’s Uninterrupted.

Higher Ground Productions is also working on another basketball series focused on the Olympic men’s basketball team, set to premiere next year.

Check out the synopsis for “Starting 5” below:

“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. ‘Starting 5’ delivers unfiltered views of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.”

A 10-episode series will debut when the NBA season is beginning. Check out the preview of the doc-series.

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Starting 5, a new Netflix Sports series, will follow their 2023-24 season on and off the court. Coming October 9. pic.twitter.com/8tvPzMFizr

— Netflix (@netflix) August 28, 2024