Netflix To Launch NBA Series Featuring Star Players

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India-West News Desk

LOS ANGELES, CA – Netflix said on August 28 it will launch a sports series titled “Starting 5” that will showcase behind-the-scenes moments from the National Basketball Association games of the 2023-2024 season.

Netflix has already signed new content deals with World Wrestling Entertainment and National Football League this year, expanding its sports slate with live programming.

The new series, in ten episodes, will follow NBA stars Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum, will premiere on October 9.

It is produced by James’ digital media company in association with Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions.