Starting 5 is an American sports documentary series developed by Netflix. The show focuses on the lives of five National Basketball Association (NBA) players Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum.
The docuseries will revolve around the 2023-24 NBA season, which featured James from the LA Lakers, along with other players at the center of that season. It follows their journey as they fight for victory, overcome injuries, and juggle family life with their legacy.
LeBron James's production company, Uninterrupted, along with Omaha Productions and Higher Ground Productions, has produced Starting 5. James's business partner and friend Maverick Carters serves as an executive producer on the series, alongside Omaha's Peyton Manning and Higher Ground's Barack and Michelle Obama.
When is the release date of Starting 5?
The show Starting 5 is set to premiere on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. It will premiere, with all ten episodes, each episode lasting for about 45 minutes. Netflix is bringing the series to capture renowned players like Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum during the 2023-24 season.
The series follows five athletes as they deal with challenges on and off the court, striving to be the best they can be. The sports series will give a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be at the top of professional basketball.
Who are the players appearing in Starting 5?
James is working harder than ever to stay healthy and on top of his game in his 21st season, while Edwards is making a big impact with his quick progress. Butler is pushing himself nonstop to lead the Heat, Sabonis is the rock of the Kings with his all-around skills, and Tatum is guiding the Celtics toward a historic 18th championship.
The sports documentary will include three-star players
- Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat
- Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves
- LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers
- Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings
- Jayson Tatum of the Boston
Who are the people behind the creation of Starting 5?
The sports drama's creative team includes directors Susan Ansman and Trishtan Williams, along with showrunner Peter J. Scalettar. Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron, and Randy Mims serve as executive producers for Uninterrupted.
The Obamas, Vinnie Malhotra, and Ethan Lewis are executive producers for Higher Ground, while Manning, Jamie Horowitz, and Sam Pepper work on behalf of Omaha. Sami Khan, Matt Rissmiller, and Camara Rose are co-executive producers.
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