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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