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Lebron James, Jayson Tatum and more to star in Netflix NBA series

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Lebron James, Jayson Tatum and more to star in Netflix NBA series

Netflix is pulling back the curtain on five of the NBA’s major stars in the new sports series “Starting 5.”

The 10-part series follows the lives of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, the Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis and the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum.

United States’ Anthony Edwards, left, goes up for a shot as Puerto Rico’s Arnaldo Toro defends at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024, in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. (Gregory Shamus/Pool Photo via AP)

Fans will get “an intense, behind-the-scenes look at five of the league’s best players,” according to the streamer.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates after Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Celtics won 105-102.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

“The series captures all five athletes in their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy,” Netflix explained in a media release. “James exerts 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.”

The series is produced by James’ media platform Uninterrupted in association with former president Barack Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions.

“Starting 5” follows other behind-the-scenes sports series like “The Receiver” and “Quarterback,” which followed the NFL’s top receivers and quarterbacks from the last two seasons.

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All 10 45-minute episodes of “Starting 5” will premiere on Oct. 9 on Netflix.

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Police investigate deadly stabbing in Tarzana; suspect in custody

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Police investigate deadly stabbing in Tarzana; suspect in custody

A suspect has been taken into custody after a man was stabbed and killed at a home in Tarzana on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed. The LAPD says it received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. about an incident in the 19200 block of Erwin Street. When they arrived at the scene, officers […]

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California primary election results: governor and L.A. mayor races

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California primary election results: governor and L.A. mayor races

With a little more than half of the vote counted, Republican Steve Hilton opened a one-point lead over Democrat Xavier Becerra in California’s governor’s race Wednesday morning, 27% to 25%, respectively. Democrat Tom Steyer was in third with 20%, raising the strong likelihood that Hilton and Becerra will advance to November’s runoff. Meanwhile, Los Angeles […]

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L.A. police in pursuit of suspected car thief

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L.A. police in pursuit of suspected car thief

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department are in pursuit of a person behind the wheel of a vehicle that has been reported stolen. Preliminary, though unconfirmed, details suggest the suspect stole the vehicle, a 2012 Hyundai, in downtown L.A., near the intersection of 7th and Figueroa streets. The suspect is believed to have struck […]

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