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    LeBron James among players starring in 'Starting 5'

    By Jessica Inman,

    8 hours ago

    Aug. 28 (UPI) -- LeBron James , Jimmy Butler , Anthony Edwards , Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum are set to star in a 10-episode Netflix series produced by the Obamas.

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    "Starting 5" premieres on Netflix Oct. 9, and stars LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

    Starting 5 offers an intimate look at the 2023-24 NBA season, through the perspective of these five basketball stars.

    "Though they share a common goal of winning the NBA championship, each athlete is at a different point in their career, trying to lead their teams to victory while navigating their own respective journey" an official synopsis reads. "...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."

    Barack and Michelle Obama were among the producers on the series via their production company Higher Ground. Peyton Manning also had a hand in production via Omaha Productions.

    Starting 5 premieres on Netflix Oct. 9.

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    LeBron James of the USA (6) poses on the podium after team USA defeated France 98-87 in the Men's Basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 10, 2024. File Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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    Anthony Edwards of the USA (5) looks for an open player while covered by Matthew Strazel of France (85) in the Men's Basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France, on August 10, 2024. File Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

    Jimmy Butler Anthony Edwards

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    Los Angeles Lakers' forward LeBron James scores on Indiana Pacers' power forward Domantas Sabonis during the fourth quarter at Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2021. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
    LeBron James Domantas Sabonis
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    NBA World Champion Jayson Tatum prepares to jump out of a pickup truck during ceremonies before the Los Angeles Dodgers - St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on August 18, 2024. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
    Jayson Tatum

    Starting 5, a new Netflix Sports series, will follow their 2023-24 season on and off the court. Coming October 9. pic.twitter.com/8tvPzMFizr — Netflix (@netflix) August 28, 2024

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    Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler reacts during the first half of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals playoff game three between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics at the Kaseya Center in Miami in 2023. File Photo by Rhona Wise/EPA-EFE

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