Netflix has released the first full trailer for Start 5. The documentary series will follow 5 different NBA players throughout the 2023-2024 season including LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics, Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat. The 10-episode series will debut on Netflix on October 9.
now, Netflix has released the trailer for Start 5. The series shows the life of James, Tatum, Sabonis, Edwards and Butler on and off the court. Not only will their respective runs through the season be covered, including Tatum winning his first NBA title with the Celtics, but it also highlights their family life and the pressure of being a high-profile NBA player.
Directed by Susan Ansman, Trishtan Williams, Peter J. Scalettar and executive produced by Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron and Randy Mims (for Uninterrupted); President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Winnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis (for Higher Ground); and Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz and Sam Pepper (for Omaha Productions), the series captures all five athletes in their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries and balance the demands of family and legacy. James is pushing harder than ever to stay healthy — and dominant — in his 21st season, while Edwards is electrifying with his rapid rise. Butler’s relentless drive fuels the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatile play, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their quest for a record 18th championship. Start 5 Delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.
Starting 5 is a good follow-up to the last dance
The series will also follow a single NBA season format
Released in 2020 during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Last Dance Captivated audiences as it chronicled Michael Jordan’s final season on the Chicago Bulls. Start 5 Will follow a similar format, though Focusing on 5 different players. James has long been the face of the NBA and makes sense as one of the players to follow. After years of knocking on the door for a championship and getting Banner 18 for the Celtics, Tatum is another obvious choice. Edwards is a rising star, often compared to Jordan, and makes for a dynamic player to watch.
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Team |
2023-24 regular season wins |
2023-24 Regular Season Losses |
|---|---|---|
|
Boston Celtics |
64 |
18 |
|
Minnesota Timberwolves |
56 |
26 |
|
Los Angeles Lakers |
47 |
35 |
|
Sacramento Kings |
46 |
36 |
|
Miami Heat |
46 |
36 |
Although some initially questioned why Sabonis was part of his documentary, he had an interesting path to the NBA. The son of Hall of Fame player Arvydas Sabonis, he has a unique story of being an overseas player who became a 3x All-Star. Butler also has a fascinating story of a self-made man who, after suffering an injury in the play-in tournament, saw the Heat lose in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.
Our take on the starting 5 trailer
The trailer is an exciting lead into the new season
Start 5 Will debut on Netflix just under 2 weeks before the start of the NBA season On October 22. I think the different players featured make for an interesting mix of all-stars in the league. While it may have been focused on just veteran players like James, the show will branch out into rising superstars and international players. like The Last Dance Was helped by people wanting to see a new sports documentary, hopefully the positive reception will help catch on Start 5.
Source: Netflix