Starting 5

Starting 5

Five journeys. One season. All access.

Canceled First aired 09/Oct/2024 United States English 2 season(s) 18 episode(s)
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Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.
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Season 2 · Season 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 16/Oct/2025
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Season Overview

Season 2 brings an exciting new lineup of NBA stars: Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, and James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers, through the 2024-25 season.

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Season 2 brings an exciting new lineup of NBA stars: Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, and James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers, through the 2024-25 season.

S2E8
Collision Course
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 74 min
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All the blood, sweat and ice baths have led to this. With legacy on the line, Tyrese and Shai lead their teams on a collision course for the NBA crown.

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All the blood, sweat and ice baths have led to this. With legacy on the line, Tyrese and Shai lead their teams on a collision course for the NBA crown.

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S2E7
What the Hali
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 53 min
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The NBA playoff gauntlet begins. Heartbreak comes for Jaylen and the Celtics as Tyrese leads the Pacers on a red-hot run. Shai dominates against Denver.

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The NBA playoff gauntlet begins. Heartbreak comes for Jaylen and the Celtics as Tyrese leads the Pacers on a red-hot run. Shai dominates against Denver.

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S2E6
Changing of the Guards
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 45 min
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Tyrese and Shai face off in a potential Finals preview. Jaylen stays grounded as Boston finishes near the top of the league. Kevin suffers a setback.

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Tyrese and Shai face off in a potential Finals preview. Jaylen stays grounded as Boston finishes near the top of the league. Kevin suffers a setback.

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S2E5
Ring Chasing
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 51 min
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A blockbuster trade rocks the league. Through rumors and doubt, Kevin chases milestones. In Paris, pressure mounts on and off the court for Tyrese.

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A blockbuster trade rocks the league. Through rumors and doubt, Kevin chases milestones. In Paris, pressure mounts on and off the court for Tyrese.

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S2E4
Mama's Boys
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 51 min
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Jaylen reflects on his roots. Shai visits his hometown of Toronto. As the holidays bring joy, a high-stakes clash on the court sparks wild trade rumors.

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Jaylen reflects on his roots. Shai visits his hometown of Toronto. As the holidays bring joy, a high-stakes clash on the court sparks wild trade rumors.

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S2E3
Time Keeps on Slippin'
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 46 min
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As the basketball season barrels ahead, our five superstars face different crossroads. But greatness is on the clock — and the grind is unrelenting.

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As the basketball season barrels ahead, our five superstars face different crossroads. But greatness is on the clock — and the grind is unrelenting.

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S2E2
Love & Basketball
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 48 min
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Shai silences last year's champions while juggling fatherhood and fame. James rewrites his personal playbook. A tough loss tests Tyrese's confidence.

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Shai silences last year's champions while juggling fatherhood and fame. James rewrites his personal playbook. A tough loss tests Tyrese's confidence.

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S2E1
Play to Win
Air date: 16/Oct/2025 · Runtime: 47 min
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As the road to the NBA Finals begins, Tyrese, Jaylen, Kevin, James and Shai reawaken rivalries and their relentless pursuit of basketball immortality.

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As the road to the NBA Finals begins, Tyrese, Jaylen, Kevin, James and Shai reawaken rivalries and their relentless pursuit of basketball immortality.

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Season 1 · Season 1
10 episode(s) · Air date: 09/Oct/2024
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Season 1 follows LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings, and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, through the 2023-24 season.

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Season 1 follows LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings, and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, through the 2023-24 season.

S1E10
Just Be Yourself
Air date: 09/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 62 min
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Anthony's playoff run stalls in Dallas. The Celtics advance to the NBA Finals, where Jayson lays it all on the line for a shot at his first championship.

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Anthony's playoff run stalls in Dallas. The Celtics advance to the NBA Finals, where Jayson lays it all on the line for a shot at his first championship.

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S1E9
Passing the Torch
Air date: 09/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 52 min
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With LeBron facing elimination, debates over the next face of the league intensify. The Celtics stay on top, and Anthony aims to end the Nuggets' reign.

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With LeBron facing elimination, debates over the next face of the league intensify. The Celtics stay on top, and Anthony aims to end the Nuggets' reign.

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S1E8
I'm Here!
Air date: 09/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 40 min
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The season ends for Domantas as Jimmy and the Heat take on the 76ers in the Play-In Tournament. Anthony shines in a game against his idol, Kevin Durant.

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The season ends for Domantas as Jimmy and the Heat take on the 76ers in the Play-In Tournament. Anthony shines in a game against his idol, Kevin Durant.

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S1E7
Push
Air date: 09/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 40 min
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The players reflect on fatherhood as Anthony embraces his new role as a dad. On the court, the teams battle to secure top seeds and playoff berths.

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The players reflect on fatherhood as Anthony embraces his new role as a dad. On the court, the teams battle to secure top seeds and playoff berths.

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S1E5
The Struggle Is Real
Air date: 09/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 46 min
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Jimmy works on a country music project, Domantas learns of his All-Star snub, and Jayson faces backlash after losing to a shorthanded Lakers squad.

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Jimmy works on a country music project, Domantas learns of his All-Star snub, and Jayson faces backlash after losing to a shorthanded Lakers squad.

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S1E4
Father Christmas
Air date: 09/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 47 min
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The players enjoy a festive morning with their families before the Christmas Day games, where Jayson and LeBron go head-to-head in a holiday showdown.

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The players enjoy a festive morning with their families before the Christmas Day games, where Jayson and LeBron go head-to-head in a holiday showdown.

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S1E3
Survival of the Fittest
Air date: 09/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 45 min
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Rest and recovery regimens are especially vital for the players as the league's first In-Season Tournament brings playoff-level intensity — and injuries.

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Rest and recovery regimens are especially vital for the players as the league's first In-Season Tournament brings playoff-level intensity — and injuries.

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S1E2
Meet the Hoopers (2)
Air date: 09/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 47 min
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Anthony stays focused on competing amid buzz about his bright future, while Domantas strives to balance family life with his demanding road schedule.

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Anthony stays focused on competing amid buzz about his bright future, while Domantas strives to balance family life with his demanding road schedule.

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S1E1
Meet the Hoopers (1)
Air date: 09/Oct/2024 · Runtime: 44 min
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LeBron faces a minutes restriction, Jayson aims to cement his legacy with a championship, and Jimmy taps into his diverse interests for an on-court edge.

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LeBron faces a minutes restriction, Jayson aims to cement his legacy with a championship, and Jimmy taps into his diverse interests for an on-court edge.

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Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler
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Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards
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LeBron James
LeBron James
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Domantas Sabonis
Domantas Sabonis
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Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum
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Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown
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Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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Tyrese Haliburton
Tyrese Haliburton
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James Harden
James Harden
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Barack Obama
Barack Obama
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Ethan Lewis
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Jamal Henderson
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Jamie Horowitz
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Maverick Carter
Maverick Carter
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Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama
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Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
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Philip Byron
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Randy Mims
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Sam Pepper
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Vinnie Malhotra
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