For the second straight year, Netflix’s Starring 5 documentary series will be released. Last season, the show followed Jayson Tatum, who went on to lead the Celtics to an NBA title. This year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton will appear in season 2, facing off in the 2025 NBA finals.
It’s a surprising trend: Fans are talking and adding Starring 5 to their watchlists. The documentary series gives a behind-the-scenes look at players’ lives and emotions, and somehow, it keeps picking stars who end up in the NBA finals. Whether it’s luck or thoughtful planning, Starting five makes everyone feel like a finals predictor.
Netflix Comes Up Again, Covers Stars With Their Storylines
Season 2 of Starting 5 boasts an even deeper cast than its debut. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the lineup includes Kevin Durant, James Harden, Jaylen brown, Gilgeous-Alexander, and Haliburton. With a mix of Hall of Fame talent and emerging superstars, the show captures generational greatness and the league’s future.
In 2023-24, the season 1 spotlighted Tatum’s rise to banner 18 while featuring Lebron James, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler, and Domantas Sabonis. Tatum embraced the fame, reportedly believing early on in Bonson’s title potential.
This time, it’s Gilgeous-Alexander at center court. One will win a championship, making it two for two for Starting 5. The cameras captured more than just workouts and game nights. The release date for season 2 is still up in the air, but anticipation is building. With exclusive looks at the NBA’s elite in their most unfiltered moments.
Netflix predicted the NBA Finals for the 2nd year in a row.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 1, 2025
In the 2023-24 season, Season 1 of Starting 5 followed these players:
🔸 LeBron James
🔸 Jimmy Butler
🔸 Anthony Edwards
🔸 Domantas Sabonis
🏆 Jayson Tatum
That season, Tatum and the Celtics made it to the Finals and… pic.twitter.com/V4XKUInUqA
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Fans will experience the finals from an entirely new perspective, but when the show drops, fans will watch closely, not just for the drama but for the trend. With two straight finals featured in back-to-back seasons, staring five is not just documenting the league, it might shape the narrative too.
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