Netflix never fails to amaze its fans with shows that are absolute hits.  This is particularly true for basketball. Shows like ‘The Last Dance’, “Redeem Team’ and others had viewers glued to their screens from start to finish. Now they are dropping a gem of a show for all the hoops fans out there! What are the details? When does Netflix plan to release the show? We answer all these questions and more. Let’s dive deep.

Cast Details & Episodes

The show, Starting 5, is already making waves with big names like Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler , Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves, LA Lakers’ LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis of the Kings, and Jayson Tatum of the Celtics. According to Netflix, Starting 5 will be a 10-part series and will provide “an intense, behind-the-scenes look at five of the league’s best players.”

Production

Directed by Susan Ansman and Peter J. Scalettar, the show’s executive producers include Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron, and Randy Mims (for UNINTERRUPTED). Former President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle, Vinnie Malhotra, and Ethan Lewis (for Higher Ground Productions); Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, and Sam Pepper (for Omaha Productions), are also involved.

Release

With such a large production crew, it’s clear that a significant amount of money and effort has gone into making this show, adding yet another reason not to miss it. The show is set to release on October 9, 2024. Now, let’s dive into why you should watch it.

What’s the show all about?

Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers

The show dives deep into the journeys of the five basketball players in the 2023-24 season. We have all seen Lebron James ball out in his 21st season, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Even though the Lakers had a disappointing season and lost to the Nuggets in the first round of playoffs, the King gave it his all, with his number looking almost similar to his rookie season. Aren’t you curious about what keeps him going like this?

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves

Not only that, it also shows Edwards making waves with his rising stardom. The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference for the first time in 20 years, and the main reason was one name: Anthony Edwards. So, get ready to see what it took for Ant-Man to reach that goal.

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat

Even though the Miami Heat did not reach the finals like they did previously, last season was a strong run for them. If Jimmy Butler had not gotten injured in the play-in tournament, the Heat might have had a real shot at glory. The new Netflix series takes you through Jimmy Butler’s journey driving the Heat.

Domantas Sabonis and the Sacramento Kings

Although Sabonis and the Kings did not make it to the playoffs following the loss to the Pelicans in the play-in tournament, they did manage to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the tournament. The show will give viewers behind-the-scenes details of what happened.

Jayson Tatum’s exploits with the Boston Celtics

Finally, the show explores Tatum’s exploits with the Celtics’ and the team’s 18th championship. It’s a story about the immense effort, dedication, and perseverence Jayson Tatum and the Celtics invested to secure the NBA title last season.

With just one month left until the show’s release, how excited are you? Let us know in the comments.

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