Starting 5, a new 10-part Netflix sports series, provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 NBA season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players – Jimmy Butler (Miami Heat), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers), Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings) and Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics). The series captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy. James pushes himself harder than ever to stay healthy – and dominant – in his 21st season, while Edwards electrifies with his rapid rise. Butler’s relentless drive propels the Heat, Sabonis anchors the Kings with his versatile play, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their quest for a record 18th championship. Starting 5 delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball.
Experience the players’ battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy.
Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81720809
Starting 5
Premieres: October 9, 2024
Format: 10 x 45 minute episodes
Jimmy Butler, Heat
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves
LeBron James, Lakers
Domantas Sabonis, Kings
Jayson Tatum, Celtics
About STARTING 5:
Production Companies: UNINTERRUPTED in association with Higher Ground Productions and Omaha Productions
Executive Producers: Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron, and Randy Mims (for UNINTERRUPTED); President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Vinnie Malhotra, and Ethan Lewis (for Higher Ground); Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, and Sam Pepper (for Omaha)
Showrunner: Peter J. Scalettar
Co-Executive Producers: Sami Khan, Matt Rissmiller, Camara Rose
Directors: Susan Ansman, Trishtan Williams, Peter J. Scalettar
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Brittany Anne Murphy-Monjack (née Bertolotti) was born on November 10, 1977, in Atlanta. Murphy moved to Los Angeles and pursued a career in acting. Her breakthrough role was as Tai Frasier in Clueless (1995), followed by supporting roles in films such as Freeway (1996) and Bongwater (1998).
In the 2000s, Murphy appeared in Don't Say a Word (2001) alongside Michael Douglas, and alongside Eminem in 8 Mile (2002), for which she gained critical recognition. Her later roles included Riding in Cars with Boys (2001), Spun (2002), Just Married (2003), Uptown Girls (2003), Sin City (2005), and Happy Feet (2006). Murphy also voiced Luanne Platter on the animated television series King of the Hill (1997–2010). Her final film, Something Wicked, was released in April 2014.
On December 20, 2009, Murphy died under disputed circumstances at the age of 32. The coroner's verdict was pneumonia, exacerbated by anemia and misuse of various prescription medicines. -
