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Starting 5: Season 2

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8 episodes · premiered Oct 16, 2025

Season 2 brings an exciting new lineup of NBA stars: Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, and James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers, through the 2024-25 season.

Starting 5: cast and where to watch

  1. Episode 1: Play to Win Oct 16, 2025 · 47m As the road to the NBA Finals begins, Tyrese, Jaylen, Kevin, James and Shai reawaken rivalries and their relentless pursuit of basketball immortality.
  2. Episode 2: Love & Basketball Oct 16, 2025 · 48m Shai silences last year's champions while juggling fatherhood and fame. James rewrites his personal playbook. A tough loss tests Tyrese's confidence.
  3. Episode 3: Time Keeps on Slippin' Oct 16, 2025 · 46m As the basketball season barrels ahead, our five superstars face different crossroads. But greatness is on the clock — and the grind is unrelenting.
  4. Episode 4: Mama's Boys Oct 16, 2025 · 51m Jaylen reflects on his roots. Shai visits his hometown of Toronto. As the holidays bring joy, a high-stakes clash on the court sparks wild trade rumors.
  5. Episode 5: Ring Chasing Oct 16, 2025 · 51m A blockbuster trade rocks the league. Through rumors and doubt, Kevin chases milestones. In Paris, pressure mounts on and off the court for Tyrese.
  6. Episode 6: Changing of the Guards Oct 16, 2025 · 45m Tyrese and Shai face off in a potential Finals preview. Jaylen stays grounded as Boston finishes near the top of the league. Kevin suffers a setback.
  7. Episode 7: What the Hali Oct 16, 2025 · 53m The NBA playoff gauntlet begins. Heartbreak comes for Jaylen and the Celtics as Tyrese leads the Pacers on a red-hot run. Shai dominates against Denver.
  8. Episode 8: Collision Course Oct 16, 2025 · 1h 14m All the blood, sweat and ice baths have led to this. With legacy on the line, Tyrese and Shai lead their teams on a collision course for the NBA crown.