"The series followed Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, then- Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, LA Clippers guard James Harden and Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown. Each star had his own challenges last season, all revealed by Netflix's behind-the-scenes access. "The Netflix people are driving me nuts," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said at one point. "They're everywhere, you know, and it's a pain in the ass.""
"Durant dealt with injuries and trade talk that nearly sent him to the Golden State Warriors. Haliburton fought through a midseason slump after limited action at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Brown's knee injury was a setback for the Celtics in their pursuit of winning back-to-back titles. Harden embarked on another season seeking a championship, while Gilgeous-Alexander's consistency fueled the Thunder's NBA title aspirations. The outcome brought two of the season's stars to the biggest stage: Game 7 of the Finals."
Season 2 of Netflix's "Starting 5" focuses on five NBA stars from the 2024-25 campaign: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Jaylen Brown. The series captures injuries, trade rumors, midseason slumps, and personal motivations through behind-the-scenes access. Durant confronted injuries and near-trade speculation linking him to the Warriors. Haliburton wrestled with a midseason slump after limited Olympic action. Brown suffered a knee injury that hindered the Celtics' title defense. Harden continued chasing a championship while processing lingering resentment from his long-ago trade out of Oklahoma City. The season culminated with two featured players appearing in a Game 7 Finals showdown.
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