Netflix's 'Starting 5': Five facts about Lebron, Edwards and more
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
Jayson Tatum, SF, Boston Celtics
Middle name is Christopher
Godson of former NBA player Larry Hughes
Third pick in the 2017 NBA draft (Celtics)
Wrote a children's book inspired by his son, Deuce
Father, Justin, is the head coach of the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian National Basketball League
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