Netflix’s ‘Starting 5’ was meant to humanize NBA players. It offered an unfiltered look into the lives of five NBA superstars. LeBron James’ Uninterrupted, part of the broader $750 million SpringHill, wanted to let fans in on the emotional highs and lows athletes have to tackle during the course of an 82-game season. It did have some intrigue initially. But it seems to have failed the audience test.

According to Sports Business Journal, Netflix isn’t planning on renewing ‘Starting 5’ for a third season. This comes after the second season featured two of the NBA Finals headliners – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton, alongside Kevin Durant, Jaylen Brown, and James Harden.

The cast for the first season wasn’t disappointing either. LeBron James shared the stage with highly popu

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