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Starting 5 Season 1 Sports Documentary Coming to Netflix: Who Are the NBA Players in ‘Starting 5’?

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Chetna Rohilla

The National Basketball Association and Netflix have partnered to create the fascinating new 10-part docuseries, Starting 5. Five of the best players in the NBA are the focus of the series: Jimmy Butler, Domantas Sabonis, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, and Lebron James. All of the information we currently know about the Starting 5 on Netflix will be available in October 2024.

Over the course of several years, Netflix has amassed an amazing collection of sports documentaries, beginning with Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Though Box to Box Films has produced several documentaries, Starting 5 is Netflix’s most recent project that delves into the NBA through Omaha Productions, owned by Payton Manning.

Starting 5 Season 1: Sports documentary Coming to Netflix In October 2024

Under the direction of executive producers Maverick Carter, Randy Mims, Philip Byron, and Jamal Henderson, the series is produced by UNINTERRUPTED. It is also connected to Omaha Productions, which has executive producers Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, and Sam Pepper, and Higher Ground, which has executive producers President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Vinnie Malhotra, and Ethan Lewis.

Lets Discuss It’s Production Details:

Director
  • Susan Ansman
  • Trishtan Williams
  • Peter J. Scalettar
Showrunner Peter J. Scalettar
Genre Sports Documentary
Country of Origin  United States
Original Language English
Executive Producer
  • Maverick Carter
  • Peyton Manning
  • Barack Obama
  • Michelle Obama
Co-Executive Producer
  • Sami Khan
  •  Matt Rissmiller
  • Camara Rose
Production Company
  • Uninterrupted
  • Omaha Productions
  • Higher Ground Productions
Network Netflix
Runtime 45 minutes

When is ‘Starting 5’ Going to Release?

Starting 5 Season 1: Sports documentary Coming to Netflix In October 2024

It has been announced by Netflix that Beginning 5 will be made available solely on the streaming site on October 9th, 2024. This comes just in time for the beginning of the regular season of the NBA in 2024/2025.

How Many Episodes Will Be in ‘Starting 5’?

We have confirmation that the series will be released in ten episodes, each lasting approximately 45 minutes.

What Can We Expect From ‘Starting 5’?

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 (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics).

The series chronicles their struggles both on and off the court as they strive for excellence, persevere through injuries, and strike a balance between the demands of family and responsibility to their legacy. During his 21st season, James forces himself to work harder than ever before in order to maintain his health and his commanding position, while Edwards captivates with his meteoric climb.

The Heat are propelled forward by Butler’s unrelenting drive, Sabonis is the pillar of the Kings with his varied play, and Tatum is the leader of the Celtics as they strive to win a record 18th title. Beginning Five provides an uncensored perspective on what it’s like to live at the highest level of professional basketball.

Who Are the NBA Players in ‘Starting 5’?

Starting 5 Season 1: Sports documentary Coming to Netflix In October 2024

  • LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings
  • Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat
  • Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics

Is There a Trailer for ‘Starting 5’?

Starting 5 Season 1: Sports documentary Coming to Netflix In October 2024

No, The official trailer for ‘Starting 5’ has not been launched yet, we will update you as soon as it will be launched. Stay tuned with us for watching the official trailer of ‘Starting 5’.

Conclusion

Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum make up the starting five. The series follows all five players as they pursue excellence, overcome injuries, and balance family and legacy.

James works harder than ever to stay fit and dominate in his 21st season, while Edwards’ meteoric ascension electrifies. Butler drives the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatility, and Tatum leads the Celtics to a record 18th title. Starting 5 shows life at the top of professional basketball.

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