Episode 1
Play to Win
47m7.5 / 10
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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TV series
Starting 5
2024TV-MA2 seasons7.3 / 10
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.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
Follows 5 NBA players throughout an entire NBA series, delving into their on-court performance and off-court personal lives.
Season 2 episodes
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Episode 2
Love & Basketball
48m6.8 / 10
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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Episode 3
Time Keeps on Slippin'
46m
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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Episode 4
Mama's Boys
51m6.8 / 10
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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Episode 5
Ring Chasing
51m5.0 / 10
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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Episode 6
Changing of the Guards
45m5.0 / 10
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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Episode 7
What the Hali
53m5.0 / 10
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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Episode 8
Collision Course
1h 14m7.2 / 10
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.
Where to watch Starting 5Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about Starting 5
Cast
Jimmy ButlerSelf
Anthony EdwardsSelf
LeBron JamesSelf
Domantas SabonisSelf
Jayson TatumSelf
Jaylen BrownSelf
Kevin DurantSelf
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSelfProduction details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 18
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix
UNINTERRUPTEDUnited States
Higher GroundUnited States
Omaha ProductionsUnited States
Themes
basketballbasketball playernational basketball association (nba)sports documentary
