Episode
Starting 5: The Struggle Is Real
Overview
Jimmy works on a country music project, Domantas learns of his All-Star snub, and Jayson faces backlash after losing to a shorthanded Lakers squad.
Details
- Series
- Starting 5
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2024-10-09
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
The Struggle Is Real is Episode 5 in Season 1 of Starting 5. It aired on 2024-10-09. The runtime is 46 min.
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Episode 4: Father Christmas
The players enjoy a festive morning with their families before the Christmas Day games, where Jayson and LeBron go head-to-head in a holiday showdown.
Episode 6: All Star, Baby
LeBron achieves a historic milestone post-All-Star break, Jimmy plays through grief, and Anthony prepares to welcome his firstborn.
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Rest and recovery regimens are especially vital for the players as the league's first In-Season Tournament brings playoff-level intensity — and injuries.
Episode 7: Push
The players reflect on fatherhood as Anthony embraces his new role as a dad. On the court, the teams battle to secure top seeds and playoff berths.
Episode 2: Meet the Hoopers (2)
Anthony stays focused on competing amid buzz about his bright future, while Domantas strives to balance family life with his demanding road schedule.
Episode 8: I'm Here!
The season ends for Domantas as Jimmy and the Heat take on the 76ers in the Play-In Tournament. Anthony shines in a game against his idol, Kevin Durant.
Episode 1: Meet the Hoopers (1)
LeBron faces a minutes restriction, Jayson aims to cement his legacy with a championship, and Jimmy taps into his diverse interests for an on-court edge.
Episode 9: Passing the Torch
With LeBron facing elimination, debates over the next face of the league intensify. The Celtics stay on top, and Anthony aims to end the Nuggets' reign.
Episode 10: Just Be Yourself
Anthony's playoff run stalls in Dallas. The Celtics advance to the NBA Finals, where Jayson lays it all on the line for a shot at his first championship.