Starting 5

Name: Starting 5
Genre: Documentary, Reality
Released: 2024-10-09
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden

CANCELED2 Seasons18 Episodes★ 7.3

Starting 5 is a documentary and reality series on Netflix that ran from 2024 to 2025. It was canceled after 2 seasons and 18 episodes.

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredOct 9, 2024

Last AiredOct 16, 2025

GenreDocumentary, Reality

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionUNINTERRUPTED, Higher Ground, Omaha Productions

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

WHERE TO WATCH

Netflix

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Cast

Jaylen Brown

Self

Kevin Durant

Self

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Self

Tyrese Haliburton

Self

James Harden

Self

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 18 episodes

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Season 2 brings an exciting new lineup of NBA stars: Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, and James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers, through the 2024-25 season.

E1Play to Win

Oct 16, 202547m★ 8.3

As the road to the NBA Finals begins, Tyrese, Jaylen, Kevin, James and Shai reawaken rivalries and their relentless pursuit of basketball immortality.

E2Love & Basketball

Oct 16, 202548m

Shai silences last year's champions while juggling fatherhood and fame. James rewrites his personal playbook. A tough loss tests Tyrese's confidence.

E3Time Keeps on Slippin'

Oct 16, 202546m

As the basketball season barrels ahead, our five superstars face different crossroads. But greatness is on the clock — and the grind is unrelenting.

E4Mama's Boys

Oct 16, 202551m

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.

E5Ring Chasing

Oct 16, 202551m

A blockbuster trade rocks the league. Through rumors and doubt, Kevin chases milestones. In Paris, pressure mounts on and off the court for Tyrese.

E6Changing of the Guards

Oct 16, 202545m

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.

E7What the Hali

Oct 16, 202553m

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.

E8Collision Course

Oct 16, 202574m

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.

About Starting 5

Starting 5 is a documentary, reality series on Netflix. The show first aired on Oct 9, 2024 and currently has 2 seasons and 18 episodes. Starting 5 has been canceled. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 31 votes. The cast includes Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden.