Who are the NBA players featured in Netflix’s new docuseries ‘Starting 5’?

A new Netflix docuseries follows five major NBA stars on and off the basketball court, offering what is billed as an “intense, behind-the-scenes look” at the quintet’s lives and careers.

Entitled Starting 5, the show profiles Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.

“Though they share a common goal of winning the NBA championship, each athlete is at a different point in their career, trying to lead their teams to victory while navigating their own respective journey,” Netflix says.

The streaming giant adds: “The series captures all five athletes in their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy.”

When does Starting 5 premiere on Netflix?

Directed by Susan Ansman, Trishtan Williams and Peter J. Scalettar, Starting 5 is released on Netflix today, Wednesday October 9, 2024. All 10 episodes, which each run for 45 minutes, will be available at once.

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LeBron leads all-star line-up of producers

Through his media company Uninterrupted, which he founded in 2014 with media personality Maverick Carter, James is among Starting 5’s producers.

The series’ production companies also include Higher Ground productions, a firm created by Barack and Michelle Obama, and Omaha Productions, founded by NFL legend Peyton Manning. Omaha was also involved in the Netflix’s recent American-football documentaries Quarterback and Receiver.

How much does a Netflix subscription cost?

You can sign up to the streaming service’s ad-free standard plan for $15.49 a month, and to its ad-free premium plan for $22.99 a month. A standard plan with ads is also available, for $6.99 a month.