Series synopsis
Starting 5 is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on Netflix on October 9, 2024. It ended on October 16, 2025. It stars Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James and Domantas Sabonis.
Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.
Premise
Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.
Premise: Five journeys. One season. All access.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jimmy Butler as Self
- Anthony Edwards as Self
- LeBron James as Self
- Domantas Sabonis as Self
- Jayson Tatum as Self
- Jaylen Brown as Self
- Kevin Durant as Self
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Self
Supporting cast
- Tyrese Haliburton as Self
- James Harden as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 9, 2024 | October 9, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 16, 2025 | October 16, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meet the Hoopers (1) 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. |
October 9, 2024 |
| 2 |
Meet the Hoopers (2) Anthony stays focused on competing amid buzz about his bright future, while Domantas strives to balance family life with his demanding road schedule. |
October 9, 2024 |
| 3 |
Survival of the Fittest Rest and recovery regimens are especially vital for the players as the league's first In-Season Tournament brings playoff-level intensity — and injuries. |
October 9, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Play to Win As the road to the NBA Finals begins, Tyrese, Jaylen, Kevin, James and Shai reawaken rivalries and their relentless pursuit of basketball immortality. |
October 16, 2025 |
| 2 |
Love & Basketball Shai silences last year's champions while juggling fatherhood and fame. James rewrites his personal playbook. A tough loss tests Tyrese's confidence. |
October 16, 2025 |
| 3 |
Time Keeps on Slippin' As the basketball season barrels ahead, our five superstars face different crossroads. But greatness is on the clock — and the grind is unrelenting. |
October 16, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 9, 2024 |
| Last aired | October 16, 2025 |
| Status | canceled |