'Starting 5': Release date, time and everything you need to know about Netflix's NBA docuseries ft. LeBron James

Netflix's 10-part NBA docuseries "Starting 5" is set to release early next month. The series provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at five of the league's highest-profile players: LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis.

Per Netflix, the series showcases the quintet's "battles on and off the court" throughout the 2023-24 NBA season. That includes each star navigating injury struggles and family commitments as they work to further their respective legacies.

The five selected players are each at different points in their careers, with James being the most accomplished as a four-time champion and four-time MVP. The series features the LA Lakers veteran superstar in his 21st season, illuminating how he maintains All-NBA-caliber production at his age.

Meanwhile, Butler and Sabonis spearhead the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings' Eastern and Western Conference playoff pushes. Butler does so with his relentless work ethic and alpha mentality, while Sabonis capitalizes on his dynamic playstyle as a playmaking center.

As for Edwards, the series follows his breakout fourth season with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 2020 No. 1 draft pick establishes himself as one of the league's brightest young stars as Minnesota makes its first deep postseason run since 2004.

Finally, the series covers Tatum leading the East powerhouse Boston Celtics' dominant run en route to their record-breaking 18th NBA title.

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Full release schedule for Netflix's 'Starting 5'

Each episode of "Starting 5" is 45 minutes long, with all 10 episodes premiering Oct. 9 on Netflix.

Thus, fans will have the option to binge-watch the entire series ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season's Oct. 22 start date.

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Production crew behind Netflix's 'Starting 5'

Per Netflix, "Starting 5" is "produced by Uninterrupted in association with Higher Ground Productions and Omaha Productions." The series is directed by Susan Ansman, Trishtan Williams and Peter J. Scalettar.

Its executive producers include Uninterrupted's Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron and Randy Mims.

Higher Ground Productions' Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis are also executive producers, along with Omaha Productions' Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz and Sam Pepper.

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More basketball documentaries/docuseries like 'Starting 5' featuring LeBron James

If fans want to watch additional basketball documentaries or docuseries featuring LeBron James, the 20-time All-Star is also in the 2022 documentary "The Redeem Team." The film covers Team USA's 2008 Beijing Olympic gold medal run.

James also appears in Season 1, Episode 1 of the 2020 docuseries "Greatness Code." The episode spotlights his then-Miami Heat's grueling seven-game 2012 Eastern Conference finals matchup against the Boston Celtics. The episode's description says it shows how "LeBron learned to silence the noise and become 'The King.'"

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