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Starting 5

Starting 5
★ 7.3/10•2024•TV-MA•Documentary•Reality
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Five journeys. One season. All access.

Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.

StatusCanceled
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 9, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - Meet the Hoopers (1)E144m

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.

Oct 9, 2024

Episode 2 - Meet the Hoopers (2)E247m

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.

Oct 9, 2024

Episode 3 - Survival of the FittestE345m

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.

Oct 9, 2024

Episode 4 - Father ChristmasE447m

Father Christmas

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.

Oct 9, 2024

Episode 5 - The Struggle Is RealE546m

The Struggle Is Real

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.

Oct 9, 2024

Episode 6 - All Star, BabyE640m

All Star, Baby

LeBron achieves a historic milestone post-All-Star break, Jimmy plays through grief, and Anthony prepares to welcome his firstborn.

Oct 9, 2024

Episode 7 - PushE740m

Push

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.

Oct 9, 2024

Episode 8 - I'm Here!E840m

I'm Here!

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.

Oct 9, 2024

Episode 9 - Passing the TorchE952m

Passing the Torch

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.

Oct 9, 2024

Episode 10 - Just Be YourselfE1062m

Just Be Yourself

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.

Oct 9, 2024

Actors

Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown

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Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Self

Tyrese Haliburton

Tyrese Haliburton

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James Harden

James Harden

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