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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 17 MIN

Director Trishtan Williams Reveals Secrets Behind Netflix’s “Starting Five” With SGA, James Harden, and KD

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In this episode of Hoopsology, we sit down with Trishtan Williams one of the directors of the upcoming Netflix documentary series “Starting Five.” The series features Jaylen Brown, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and James Harden, giving fans unprecedented access to the lives and minds of NBA superstars. Trishtan reveals how she builds trust with players, gets authentic moments on camera, and captures the humanity behind the headlines. From her memories of watching Michael Jordan in the Finals to her experiences directing SGA and James Harden, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to show the real personalities behind today’s biggest names in basketball. We discuss: How Netflix’s Starting Five was filmed and developed What makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander special as both a player and person How James Harden finally opens up about his life and legacy The art of storytelling in sports documentaries Why authenticity matters more than ever in basketball media Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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