Five facts about Netflix's 'Starting 5' NBA players

Executive produced by Maverick Carter, Peyton Manning , former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama (among others), the new 10-part series "Starting 5" follows NBA stars Jimmy Butler , Anthony Edwards , LeBron James , Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum throughout the 2023-24 season.

Premiering Oct.

9 on Netflix, the program provides an in-depth look at life in the league.

Here are five facts about each of the "Starting 5" stars: Jimmy Butler, SF, Miami Heat Real name is Jimmy Butler III (Jimmy is not a diminutive form of James) Born in Houston Played one year at Tyler Junior College (Tyler, Texas) before transferring to Marquette 30th pick in the 2011 NBA draft ( Chicago Bulls ) Won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics as a member of Team USA Anthony Edwards, SG, Minnesota Timberwolves Nickname is "Ant-Man" Atlanta native 2019-20 SEC Rookie of the Year ( Georgia ) No.

1 pick in the 2020 NBA draft ( Timberwolves ) Averaged 12.8 points and a team-high eight steals en route to helping Team USA achieve gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics LeBron James, SF, Los Angeles Lakers No.

1 pick in the 2003 NBA draft ( Cleveland Cavaliers ) Four-time NBA champion (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020) Four-time NBA MVP (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) Middle name is Raymone Father of three: Zhuri, Bryce and LeBron Jr.

aka Bronny ( Lakers guard Bronny James ) Domantas Sabonis, PF, Sacramento Kings Born in Portland, Oregon Started career in Spain before playing two seasons at Gonzaga 11th pick in the 2016 NBA draft ( Orlando Magic ) Two-time NBA rebounding leader (2022, 2023) Son of Hall of Famer Arvydas Sabonis Editor's Picks NBA history: All-Stars who were dealt before trade deadline 238d Alex Kennedy Which NBA players have played for the most teams? 238d Alex Kennedy Who are the longest-tenured coaches in NBA history? 224d Alex Kennedy Jayson Tatum, SF, Boston Celtics Middle name is Christopher Godson of former NBA player Larry Hughes Third pick in the 2017 NBA draft ( Celtics ) Father of two, including Jayson Jr.

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