Jimmy Butlers Emo Jimmy look took the NBA world by storm, and now, Netflixs Starting 5 docuseries is peeling back the curtain on the origin of the viral sensation. Fans were captivated when Butler showed up to 2023s Media Day rocking dark hair, a lip ring, and an undeniable emo vibe. But it turns out theres more to this transformation than meets the eye. In a newly released promo for Starting 5, Butler reveals the backstory behind the iconic look, further adding to the interesting reveals provided by Starting 5.

Starting 5 boasts a cast of basketball players including Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, and LeBron James that offers a personal perspective on the events of the 2023-24 NBA season. However, the real show-stealer might be the emotional enigma that is Butlers emo persona. Butler, who has dabbled in everything from emo music to country albums, explains in the promo, I got to be emo for a day,...