Must-see Netflix documentaries Start 5 tracks five of The biggest NBA stars in the 2023/2024 basketball season, documenting their ups and downs on and off the court. Undoubtedly the star of this work is the icon Lebron James, who is playing his 21st season at the top of the orderAND Start 5the main topic is the constant speculation about James' possible retirement, but it is Anthony Edwards, the mercurial talent of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who steals the show, just as he did in 2022 when he played Kermit Wilts in the highly rated Adam Sandler film Hubbub.
Edwards' basketball skills are unquestionable IN Start 5 confirms the widespread belief that, at 22, he is James' natural successor as the future face of sport. Recruited as the Wolves' number one pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, he immediately invited comparisons to Michael Jordan, who shared his athleticism and fighting spirit. He then led Minnesota to the playoffs in his final three seasons, appeared in two All-Star games and led the Wolves to the 2024 Western Conference Finals. Start 5 provides a fascinating insight into Edwards' professionalism, Hubbub shows a different side of his character.
Anthony Edwards shined in the Netflix hustle ahead of Season 5
Adam Sandler praised Edwards' acting skills
Although it was his skill and personality on the court that first catapulted Edwards to prominence, his appearance in front of the cameras at Sandler's Hubbub declared him a multi-talented performer. His character Kermit Wilts, the main antagonist of main character Bo Cruz, is presented with the same boldness and boisterous aggression that Edwards brings to the NBA.
“Edwards' charisma, sense of humor and authenticity shine through.”
Edwards' performance as Wilts was met with effusive praise from director Sandler, describing the Minnesota shooter as a natural acting talent. Start 5 proves this claim – both on and off the pitch, Edwards' charisma, sense of humor and authenticity shine through. His willingness to verbally and physically spar with older fighters, often with his tongue in his cheek, endeared him to both the public and other professionals. All these features are striking Hubbubfictional setting.
Start 5 and Hustle prove that Ant Edwards is a star
Edward's natural charisma makes him a star
The personality that Edwards displays in both Hubbub AND Start 5 it apparently doesn't hurt its marketability either. He is undoubtedly well on his way to becoming a household name and may even have an acting career once his basketball skills are gone. Edwards is seen as the uncut jewel in the NBA's crown, and he knows it. In the last episode Start 5“Just be yourself” – he sums up his future: “When you are in perfect shape, you are about 26 years old. I'm doing it at the age of 22. Imagine what I'll be like when I'm 26. Fasten your seat belts“
Edwards has moments of immaturity Start 5, but in episode 7, “Push”, he becomes a father for the first time and his world changes. Forced to leave the match early due to the birth of his daughter, Edwards initially seems to struggle with the enormity of his new responsibilities, but by the end of the documentary he is fully functional and fit, and his new maturity bodes well for the NBA, and in time also for the acting world.
NBA stars LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, Domantas Sabonis and Anthony Edwards give fans an intimate look at their lives on and off the court. The documentary follows the 2023-2024 season, capturing not only intense matches but also personal moments with family, showing the balance between professional demands and personal commitments.
