Netflix Unveils Trailer for “Starting 5” Season 2
Netflix has unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for the second season of “Starting 5,” which premiered on Wednesday. This season highlights the journeys of five prominent NBA stars, including seasoned players Kevin Durant and James Harden, alongside rising talents Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Haliburton, and the 2024 league MVP and NBA Champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Season Overview
The show will delve into the players’ experiences throughout the 2024-25 NBA season as they pursue championship glory. Fans can expect to witness Gilgeous-Alexander’s quest for a historic trifecta at season’s end—his first league MVP, an NBA title, and the Finals MVP—all in one year with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In addition, the storyline follows Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers, who embark on a surprising journey to Game 7 of the NBA Finals, defying all odds. Veteran superstar Durant’s experience in Phoenix will also be chronicled as he navigates his 17th year in the league, while James Harden embarks on his second season with the Los Angeles Clippers, illustrating the highs and lows both on and off the court.
Intimate Look at NBA Stars
The series provides an intimate look into the lives of these athletes, revealing candid moments that capture the reality of their experiences as NBA stars. This new installment follows the first season, which featured players like Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum, and was met with immediate success among fans.
Premiere Date and Upcoming NBA Season
With the second season set to premiere on October 16, it arrives just in time for the kickoff of the 2025-26 NBA season, which begins on October 21 with a doubleheader. Durant will make his debut with the Houston Rockets against Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by a matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers at 9:00 p.m. ET, both of which will be broadcast on NBC.
