In a league filled with superstars, they stand out among the rest. But what does it take to achieve greatness in the NBA, as well as away from the court where you can’t call a timeout in real life?

The ten-part Netflix sports series Starting 5 provides an intense, behind-the-scenes look at the 2023-24 season through the eyes of five of the league’s biggest players - Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum. The series captures their battles on and off the court as they chase greatness, push through injuries, and balance the demands of family and legacy.

In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews Showrunner Peter Scalettar.

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Starting 5 yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on. 

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