Netflix announces NBA series Starting 5
September 27, 2024
By Nik Roseveare
Netflix has announced its newest sports series, Starting 5, set to premiere on October 9th.
The 10-part series, provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players – Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics). The series captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy.
James pushes himself harder than ever to stay healthy – and dominant – in his 21st season, while Edwards electrifies with his rapid rise. Butler’s relentless drive propels the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatile play, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their quest for a record 18th championship. Starting 5 delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.
The series is produced by Uuniterrupted in association with Higher Ground Productions and Omaha Productions. Executive Producers are Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron and Randy Mims (for Uniterrupted); President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis (for Higher Ground); Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz and Sam Pepper (for Omaha). The showrunner is Peter J. Scalettar and the directors are Susan Ansman, Trishtan Williams and Peter J. Scalettar.
Netflix has already worked with James’ Uninterrupted on sports programming like Hustle, The Redeem Team, Neymar: The Perfect Chaos, Naomi Osaka, Untolf: Sign Stealer, Rez Ball and The Playbook.
This will be President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground’s second sports series with Netflix following the announcement of the Olympic men’s basketball series (set to premiere in 2025).
Manning’s Omaha Productions have produced popular series for Netflix such as Receiver, Quarterback and King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch.