Basketball fans, the wait’s over! Starting 5 is back on Netflix for a second season, ready to drop raw, unfiltered stories from the 2024-25 NBA grind. This eight-episode ride pulls no punches, diving into the sweat, heart, and hustle of a new crew of hoop stars. From championship highs to trade rumors and gut-wrenching injuries, the show captures what it takes to shine under the brightest lights. Here’s the scoop on when it lands, who’s in the spotlight, and what’s cooking on the court.
Mark those calendars—Starting 5 Season 2 hits Netflix on Thursday, October 16, 2025, just days before the 2025-26 NBA season tips off on October 21. The timing’s perfect, letting fans relive last year’s wild ride while gearing up for fresh hardwood battles. Trailers dropped early this month, sparking buzz across socials and forums about the intense moments caught on camera. Expect all episodes to land at once, each around 45 minutes, packed with real-time drama that’ll keep viewers glued.
Season 1 gave us LeBron’s wisdom and Edwards’ fire, but Season 2 switches it up with a killer five, blending battle-tested pros with hungry newcomers who owned the 2024-25 headlines. Here’s who’s stepping into the frame:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder): The dude was unstoppable, snagging MVP, Finals MVP, and OKC’s first-ever championship in a nail-biting seven-game Finals. Cameras catch his icy focus, from clutch shots to soaking in that title glow.
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers): Indy’s playmaking maestro led a dream run to the Eastern Conference crown, only to face heartbreak in the Finals. Off-court, it’s all about his grind through a hamstring injury and even a wild WWE cameo.
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics): With the C’s chasing another ring after 2024’s glory, Brown’s hustle shines, even as the team hits rough patches. The show digs into his fight to keep Boston elite amid the noise.
Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns to Houston Rockets): KD’s year was a rollercoaster—Olympic gold, a 30,000-point milestone, but also a losing record, coach spats, and a blockbuster trade to Houston. It’s a raw look at a legend at a crossroads.
James Harden (Los Angeles Clippers): The Beard found his groove in LA’s second year, pushing through a tough seven-game playoff loss to Denver. Expect glimpses of his crafty game and life beyond the court.
This crew, handpicked before the season, mixes old-school swagger with next-gen heat. Backed by LeBron’s UNINTERRUPTED, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, and the Obamas’ Higher Ground, the storytelling stays real, rooted in the players’ own journeys.
No fake drama here—just the real stuff that shaped the 2024-25 season. The trailer teases “moments that defined legacies”: injuries that stung, trades that shook the league, and a Finals showdown fans still talk about. SGA’s rise to OKC’s hero anchors the highs, from MVP votes to lifting the trophy. Haliburton’s Pacers run brings electric plays but also the pain of a Finals loss and rehab struggles.
Durant’s story is pure chaos—Olympic shine fades into Phoenix’s playoff miss, coach drama, and that Houston trade bombshell. Harden’s arc shows him rebuilding in LA, dodging early exits while proving he’s still got it. Brown’s journey is all about holding Boston together as the champs face new challenges. Off-court, it’s personal—family ties, media pressure, and quiet moments that show what makes these guys tick, just like Season 1’s deep dives into life beyond basketball.
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