Starting 5 Passing the Torch (Season 1, Episode 9)
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TV Episode | 51 min | Documentary, Sport

Starting 5

Passing the Torch (Season 1, Episode 9)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 51 min | Documentary, Sport

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.

Directors

Susan Ansman | Peter J. Scalettar | Trishtan Williams (directed by)

Producers

Colin Campbell | Michael Flynn | Julianna Klimeck | Anthony Kuzviwanza & 6 more

Composer

James McAlister

Cinematographers

Daniel Friedman (NBA) | B.J. Golnick (additional cinematography by) | Alastair McKevitt | Daniel Murphy (NBA) & 4 more

Editors

Janah Elise Cox | Derek Doneen | Hannelore Gomes | Michael Greene & 6 more

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 9, 2024

Release date

Oct 9, 2024 (United States)

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32 cast members

Name	Known for
Anthony Davis Self - Lakers Forward / Center Self - Lakers Forward / Center See fewer	Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
LeBron James Self - Los Angles Lakers Self - Los Angles Lakers See fewer	Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
D'Angelo Russell Self - Lakers Guard Self - Lakers Guard See fewer	NBA on ESPN (1982)
Austin Reaves Self - Lakers Guard Self - Lakers Guard See fewer	FanDuel Sports Network (2021)
Darvin Ham Self - Lakers Head Coach Self - Lakers Head Coach See fewer	NBA on NBA TV (1999)
Phil Handy Self - Lakers Assistant Coach Self - Lakers Assistant Coach See fewer	Los Angeles Lakers (2022)
Savannah Brinson James Self - LeBron's Wife (as Savannah James) Self - LeBron's Wife (as Savannah James) See fewer	Starting 5 (2024)
Dan Woike Self - LA Times Reporter Self - LA Times Reporter See fewer	Starting 5 (2024)
Jayson Tatum Self - Boston Celtics Self - Boston Celtics See fewer	Lil Baby: Merch Madness (2023)
Deuce Tatum Self - Jayson's Son Self - Jayson's Son See fewer	Starting 5 (2024)
Anthony Edwards Self - Minnesota Timberwolves Self - Minnesota Timberwolves See fewer	Hustle (2022)
Shannon Jackson Self - Anthony's Girlfriend Self - Anthony's Girlfriend See fewer	Starting 5 (2024)
Rich Paul Self - CEO of Klutch Sports Group / LeBron's Agent Self - CEO of Klutch Sports Group / LeBron's Agent See fewer	On the Rise: Juju Watkins (2024)
Bryce James Self - LeBron's Son Self - LeBron's Son See fewer	Starting 5 (2024)
Zhuri James Self - LeBron's Daughter Self - LeBron's Daughter See fewer	Starting 5 (2024)
Bronny James Self - LeBron's Son Self - LeBron's Son See fewer	Among Us: The Movie (2020)
Ramona Shelburne Self - NBA Journalist Self - NBA Journalist See fewer	Clipped (2024)
Mike Conley Self - Timberwolves Guard Self - Timberwolves Guard See fewer	NBA on NBA TV (1999)
Nikola Jokic Self - Nuggets Center (as Nikola Jokić) Self - Nuggets Center (as Nikola Jokić) See fewer	The 2023 NBA Finals (2023)
Renee Montgomery Self - Co-Owner Atlanta Dream / NBA Analyst Self - Co-Owner Atlanta Dream / NBA Analyst See fewer	F-Boy Free
Kevin Garnett Self - NBA Hall of Famer Self - NBA Hall of Famer See fewer	Uncut Gems (2019)
Justin Tatum Self - Jayson's Dad Self - Jayson's Dad See fewer	Streetballers (2009)
Tristan Thompson Self - Cavaliers Center / Forward Self - Cavaliers Center / Forward See fewer	House Party (I) (2023)
Russell Wilson Self - Steelers Quarterback Self - Steelers Quarterback See fewer	Entourage (2015)
Ciara Self - Singer / Songwriter Self - Singer / Songwriter See fewer	That's My Boy (2012)
Chris Finch Self - Timberwolves Head Coach Self - Timberwolves Head Coach See fewer	NBA on NBA TV (1999)
Justin Holland Self - Anthony's Business Manager Self - Anthony's Business Manager See fewer	Starting 5 (2024)
BDifferent Self - Anthony's Brother Self - Anthony's Brother See fewer	Starting 5 (2024)
Jamal Murray Self - Nuggets Guard Self - Nuggets Guard See fewer	FanDuel Sports Network (2021)
Karl-Anthony Towns Self - Timberwolves Center / Forward Self - Timberwolves Center / Forward See fewer	What Men Want (2019)
Charles Barkley Self - Host, Inside the NBA (archive footage) Self - Host, Inside the NBA (archive footage) See fewer	Hot Shots! (1991)
Stephen A. Smith Self - Host, Stephen A. Smith Show (archive footage) Self - Host, Stephen A. Smith Show (archive footage) See fewer	I Think I Love My Wife (2007)