Starting 5: Anthony Edwards and Kyrie Irving's Explosive NBA Playoffs Showdown

The NBA world is full of exciting moments, both on and off the court, and Netflix's new docuseries Starting 5 gives us an amazing, inside look!

Anthony Edwards and Kyrie Irving

One of the stars of the show is Anthony Edwards, a player known for his outspoken nature and confidence. Edwards plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves. This new series follows Edwards during the 2024 NBA Playoffs and shows his bold comments made about Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks.

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Edwards' Bold Comments

After a thrilling playoff run that took them to the Western Conference Finals (their first since 2004), Edwards made some viral statements about wanting to guard Irving. In an interview with NBA on TNT, he stated that guarding Irving would be “fun.” It created excitement among fans and built a great anticipation for this intense NBA Playoffs showdown!

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Game 1 and the Reality Check

Anthony Edwards in Starting 5 episode 10 Image

In Starting 5, you'll see Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals which featured some never before seen footage from this major NBA game! We got to see how confident Edwards really was before realizing that his statement was truly bravado! What seemed confident, was actually exhaustion. As this new series shows his exhausted side, he even asked his teammate Jaden McDaniels to take over. What Edwards may never be able to forget is that he openly expressed some regret about his comments. He expressed a strong wish that he could take those words back, all after struggling to contend with Irving's prowess on the court and even felt regret!

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Irving's Response

Anthony Edwards at a table in Starting 5 Image

What's amazing, and something that really touched upon by this docuseries, Starting 5 is Kyrie Irving's reaction to Edwards' comments!

While many might have felt resentment! It was actually motivation. Irving stated that those remarks encouraged him before that series. Irving pointed to it as being a way to have respect for each other and truly acknowledges that Edwards had the right mindset going in. Edwards may be exhausted, but his comment reveals his fearless personality which also shows just why many people love Anthony Edwards. The first game of the 2024 Western Conference Finals, which was played on May 22, 2024 ended up a win for Irving. The other games took place from May 24th to May 30th, ending with Dallas winning the series 4-1. In Game 1, Irving made an exceptional appearance with 30 points and also made shots that were 12 out of 23! That also made him play 40 minutes! Impressive! The comments may not have meant anything negative and instead brought motivation from both players in what seems like some great sportsmanship!

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Starting 5 and its Impact

This incredible docuseries brings us so much more than just big games! Starting 5 takes us beyond the big court and into the lives of some major NBA stars. Some that will make many viewers really excited about seeing how this works.

LeBron James
Jimmy Butler
Jayson Tatum
Domantas Sabonis

Fans get to see what makes them great basketball players! It’s also exciting as viewers get a chance to look at the emotional struggles of life as an athlete with their families.

Starting 5 offers more than what meets the eye. The stories of some intense games and the real lives of NBA players. You'll feel inspired to learn more about those players who create such memorable and unforgettable moments both on the court and in their private lives!