On October 9, 2024, Netflix will take us behind the scenes of the lives of the five biggest NBA stars with the sports documentary series "Starting 5." It will show how LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis balance training, family life and creating a legacy in the 2023/2024 season. It is a fascinating insight into their daily struggle for top results, which will be available in ten 45-minute episodes.
In recent years it has Netflix created several sports documentaries, such as "Formula 1: Drive to Survive", but now he is focusing on basketball events. "Starting 5" brings a whole new perspective on the life and work of LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis. With the help of executive producer teams that include Barack and Michelle Obama and Peyton Manning, the series brings together familiar faces and compelling stories.
The series will reveal how these top players overcome challenges, from constant injuries to maintaining fitness and family balance. LeBron James will share how, at 39, he's still playing at the highest level in his 21st season, while a young Anthony Edwards will show how quickly he's progressing on the basketball scene. Jayson Tatum will reveal what it means to be the leader of a team seeking a record 18th championship. Jimmy Butler will reveal what drives him on and off the court, while Domantas Sabonis will reveal how he established himself as one of the NBA's most versatile players.
Each episode of the series will reveal a different side of these stars, from intense training, fierce matches, to moments of relaxation with family and friends. The aim is to show an unfiltered view of the lives of top athletes who are more than just stars on the field. So we'll learn about LeBron's family life, Edwards' charisma and rise, Tatum's parenting moments, Butler's love for coffee and music, and Sabonis' basketball legacy.
Where to watch and additional information
The series will be available exclusively on Netflix, premiering on October 9, 2024, just in time for the start of the 2024/2025 NBA season. Each of the ten episodes will last approximately 45 minutes and will give fans a glimpse into the world of basketball giants battling it out on and off the court.
