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LeBron James and Jayson Tatum Trolled by Fans After Dapping It Up for Netflix’s ‘Starting 5′
LeBron James and Jayson Tatum faced some light-hearted trolling from fans after sharing a friendly moment at the premiere of Netflix's ‘Starting 5.’ Their camaraderie caught everyone’s attention. Read more.
Netflix recently announced the premiere of "Starting 5," a new documentary series launching on October 9, 2024. The series follows five NBA stars LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum during the 2023-24 season, highlighting their challenges on and off the court. Comprising ten 45-minute episodes, the series is produced by LeBron James' Uninterrupted, alongside Higher Ground Productions and Omaha Productions, with executive producers including Barack and Michelle Obama.
At the red carpet premiere for "Starting 5," James and Tatum greeted each other with handshakes and brief hugs before posing for photos.
The documentary, created by Uninterrupted in collaboration with Higher Ground Productions and Omaha Productions, goes beyond the players' basketball careers. It provides insights into their personal lives, showcasing how their families cope with their fame.
Directed by Susan Ansman, Peter J. Scalettar, and Tristan Williams, the series will unfold the stories of these five players across ten 45-minute episodes. Netflix is releasing it as a spin-off of its successful NFL-based films, "Quarterback" and "Receiver."
James and Tatum's handshake went viral on social media, eliciting mixed reactions from fans who both celebrated and trolled the two superstars. Here are some of their comments.
Netflix provided a brief description of what fans can expect from "Starting 5":
"James pushes himself harder than ever to remain healthy and dominant in his 21st season, while Edwards dazzles with his quick rise. Butler's relentless determination drives the Heat, Sabonis strengthens the Kings with his versatile performance, and Tatum leads the Celtics in their pursuit of a record 18th championship."
LeBron James joined co-stars Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, and Domantas Sabonis at the premiere of "Starting 5." After posing for photos, "King James" spoke with reporters about the docu-series. James shared his thoughts on what viewers can expect:
"To see what we do before we even step on the court. To see our off days, the time we spend with our families and friends. You know, just life outside the game. I think this will show a lot of our human side, and I believe people will appreciate that."
Basketball fans are eagerly awaiting reviews of "Starting 5." For now, many are satisfied seeing LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards, Jimmy Butler, and Domantas Sabonis walk the red carpet at the series premiere.
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