Starting 5 It came to an end after two seasons, as confirmed by Sports Business Journal.
The docuseries began in 2024 and followed five NBA players through their regular season routines.
The cameras showed locker room moments, travel days, practice sessions and quiet scenes from the athletes’ lives when they were off the court.
The first season featured LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis. Even with well-known players, the series did not attract a large audience.
Data shared by What’s on Netflix showed that the first season garnered 4.6 million views from July to December 2024, while the following months generated nearly 1 million views.
Industry reports compared these figures to other sports projects on the same platform.
However, the quarterback reached 12.7 million views during its early release window. F1 Drive to Survive reached 10.4 million views.
Both programs maintained a constant presence in the weekly Top Ten rankings as Starting 5 he did not appear on those lists during either season.
Figures for the second season have not been released at the time of reporting and the lack of chart placement suggests limited audience reach.
The decision came as the platform continued to expand its sports content.
The company has been investing in athlete-focused stories and competition-based projects and has been using viewership as a guide for future renewals.
Besides, Starting 5 offered full season access to NBA players and added another title to the growing list of sports documentaries.
