The world of professional basketball is full of excitement, nail-biting games, and those who rise above the rest. Netflix brings us a new docuseries called Starting 5 and what makes this series amazing is the ability to get a true insider's view on five NBA stars and their families. This incredible show goes through the 2023-2024 NBA season and takes fans on a journey through triumphs and disappointments, showing just how demanding this job is!
NBA Championships and the Starting 5
The big goal for all these players? The Larry O'Brien Trophy. It's the biggest honor an NBA player could achieve and these stars talk about all that went into the season.
We get an up-close look at some big names, but there is a star at the center.
LeBron James, A Legend
The undisputed GOAT, LeBron James has taken his career on a huge ride with his incredible achievements, currently in his 21st NBA season, making this series all the more exciting!
- He already boasts four NBA championships.
- Won with three different teams.
- Won in 2012 and 2013 (Miami Heat)
- Another Win in 2016 (Cleveland Cavaliers).
- Won another in 2020 (Los Angeles Lakers).
At the age of 39, he is known to be the oldest player and continues to dominate as he shows the highest-ever career score with 40,474 points.
For James, retirement was just a rumor because this player just signed another two-year, $103 million deal with the Lakers! What was even more amazing is his chance to play with his son Bronny James. This was a big event as Bronny got picked as the Lakers' 55th pick during the 2024 NBA Draft!
This series offers such a special perspective because it looks at how LeBron James influenced the next generation. They admire and respect this giant of basketball!
Jayson Tatum and His First Win
Next, let's get into some rising stars! There is the fantastic Jayson Tatum, a well-loved Boston Celtics player. What stands out, even more is this star player! At 26 years old Tatum already has 7 NBA seasons under his belt and the addition of some Olympic wins! Tatum is recognized as a serious competitor. Even off the court he seems pretty calm, while showing some intensity on the court! The documentary highlights his commitment and drive to achieve success.
- This amazing competitor, and well-respected Celtic's Small Forward made a big name for himself as the team made it into the 2024 championship final!
- His hard work paid off!
- His team defeated the Dallas Mavericks to win the championship trophy!
Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler, and Domantas Sabonis
This series showcases an array of young talent! But even with a well known player like Jimmy Butler, it seems that this seasoned NBA player continues to amaze his fanbase. This also shows that there is so much left for these stars!
Anthony Edwards' charisma and impressive humor, is one of the most memorable in the series!
- At only 22 he already is showing an impressive array of abilities
- Fans are charmed with his role and presence both on and off the court.
- You may recognize him as being featured in Adam Sandler's movie, Hustle! Edwards is impressive and his popularity grows each year.
Edwards' team the Minnesota Timberwolves consistently reach conference finals! In 2024 however the team fell short.
Now it's Jimmy Butler. A pretty wild character. He's also a big-time superstar! At 35! Butler has made it all the way to the NBA Finals and fans love seeing this icon on the court! What sets this series apart, is his loss in 2024! He sat out!
And finally, there is Domantas Sabonis! A major superstar in the Sacramento Kings who didn't get picked for 2024's All-Stars.
- It appears there's a pretty impressive record.
- Sabonis led with 26 triple-doubles! That is nothing to laugh at!
- The Sacramento Kings missed the playoffs. While Sabonis showed major talents on-screen. It appears his chances of winning his own championship have had its setbacks.
This makes Starting 5 a series full of human experience! Not only are we given a raw view of basketball but how intense these big games are and also what makes them human beings with dreams to succeed! You've never seen basketball stars from such a fresh and personal level before!
