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“Starting 5,” a new hit Netflix TV series, follows five world-famous basketball players — LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards and Jimmy Butler — through the 2023-24 NBA season.

The show has the sort of scenes you’d expect, like the players’ reactions to winning (or losing) a game or being chosen (or not) for the All-Star Game.

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But the series’ main distinction has nothing to do with what’s happening on the court.

There are glimpses into the sports stars’ personal lives, business interests and life philosophies. Health and exercise regimens are explored. Players who are idols to millions are shown reacting to interactions with players they idolize.

“We knew we couldn’t make it for just hardcore basketball fans,” said “Starting 5” executive producer Peter Scalettar, who was raised in Connecticut.

All 10 episodes of the show, ranging in length from 40 to 62 minutes, premiered