Starting 5 - Season 2

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Play to Win

1 - Play to Win

Air Date: October 16, 2025

As the road to the NBA Finals begins, Tyrese, Jaylen, Kevin, James and Shai reawaken rivalries and their relentless pursuit of basketball immortality.

Love & Basketball

2 - Love & Basketball

Air Date: October 16, 2025

Shai silences last year's champions while juggling fatherhood and fame. James rewrites his personal playbook. A tough loss tests Tyrese's confidence.

Time Keeps on Slippin'

3 - Time Keeps on Slippin'

Air Date: October 16, 2025

As the basketball season barrels ahead, our five superstars face different crossroads. But greatness is on the clock — and the grind is unrelenting.

Mama's Boys

4 - Mama's Boys

Air Date: October 16, 2025

Jaylen reflects on his roots. Shai visits his hometown of Toronto. As the holidays bring joy, a high-stakes clash on the court sparks wild trade rumors.

Ring Chasing

5 - Ring Chasing

Air Date: October 16, 2025

A blockbuster trade rocks the league. Through rumors and doubt, Kevin chases milestones. In Paris, pressure mounts on and off the court for Tyrese.

Changing of the Guards

6 - Changing of the Guards

Air Date: October 16, 2025

Tyrese and Shai face off in a potential Finals preview. Jaylen stays grounded as Boston finishes near the top of the league. Kevin suffers a setback.

What the Hali

7 - What the Hali

Air Date: October 16, 2025

The NBA playoff gauntlet begins. Heartbreak comes for Jaylen and the Celtics as Tyrese leads the Pacers on a red-hot run. Shai dominates against Denver.

Collision Course

8 - Collision Course

Air Date: October 16, 2025

All the blood, sweat and ice baths have led to this. With legacy on the line, Tyrese and Shai lead their teams on a collision course for the NBA crown.