Netflix Unveils 'Starting 5' Season 2 Trailer: Inside the Lives of Durant, Harden, SGA and NBA’s Biggest Stars

Netflix releases official trailer for Starting 5 Season 2 featuring Kevin Durant, James Harden, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Haliburton


Unfiltered NBA Stories Return

Netflix has dropped the official trailer for Starting 5 Season 2, the acclaimed NBA docuseries that goes beyond the hardwood to showcase the personal and professional journeys of basketball’s brightest stars. The new season is set to premiere on October 16, 2025, just in time for the start of the NBA season.

A New Lineup of Superstars

This season introduces a fresh roster of five NBA talents: Kevin Durant, Jaylen Brown, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden. Across eight 45-minute episodes, the series highlights pivotal moments from the 2024–2025 campaign, including devastating injuries, blockbuster trades, and a Finals showdown destined to be remembered.

Beyond the Game

While packed with court-side intensity, the docuseries continues its signature focus on athlete-driven storytelling. Each episode offers an intimate portrait of resilience, capturing how today’s NBA superstars balance high-pressure careers with evolving personal identities.

A Powerhouse Behind the Camera

Season 2 is produced by LeBron James’s UNINTERRUPTED, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, and Higher Ground Productions, the media company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama. Together, these production houses aim to give fans a raw and unfiltered perspective on life inside and outside the game.

Perfect Timing for NBA Fans

With its release aligning with the NBA season tip-off, Season 2 of Starting 5 promises to deliver an unprecedented inside look at the league’s most compelling stars, capturing the intensity, vulnerability, and human stories that define professional basketball at its highest level.

▶ Watch the Official Starting 5 Season 2 Trailer on YouTube