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Jimmy Butler, LeBron James Featured In Netflix Documentary

The streaming service Netflix is in production of a new series entitled "Starting 5" which will follow the 2023-2024 season, both on and off the court. It will feature Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler.

Scott Salomon

Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots past Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter of a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots past Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter of a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Netflix is producing a new sports series titled "Starting 5," which followed five players through last season.

It chronicles their activities both on and off the court.

The series focuses on how the best athletes in the world maintain their bodies and balance every day lives through an 82-game NBA season. The series, according to Netflix, will "provide an intense, behind-the-scenes look at five of the league’s best players."

The series features Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum.

The entire 10-episode series is available for streaming on Oct. 9.

Netflix has made a strong move into the sports documentary genre.

According to Netflix, "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. 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. Starting 5 delivers an unfiltered view of life at the pinnacle of professional basketball."

Netflix currently has other documentary series' involving NASCAR, the National Football League and International Soccer. They have also produced series' featuring the Tour de France, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and gymnast Simone Biles.

Scott Salomon is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at sas@southfloridamedianetwork.com.

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Scott Salomon

SCOTT SALOMON

Scott Salomon joined FanNation on Sports Illustrated in April 2024 covering breaking news and analysis for the Miami Dolphins channel. In June he joined Inside the Heat and Back in the Day NBA. Scott is based in South Florida and has been covering the local and national sports scene for 35 years. Scott has covered and has been credentialed for the Super Bowl, the NFL Combine, various Orange Bowls and college football championship games. Scott was also credentialed for the NBA All-Star game and covered the Miami Heat during their first six seasons for USA TODAY. Scott is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Communication and the St. Thomas University School of Law. Scott has two sons and his hobbies include watching sports on television and binge watching shows on various streaming services. Twitter: @ScottSalomonNFL