Basketball fans in Australia and beyond are in for a treat as Netflix has officially announced the release date for its highly anticipated Sydney Kings documentary. Titled Kings of Sydney: The Rise, Fall, and Resurgence, the documentary is set to premiere on May 30, 2025, offering fans an exclusive deep dive into the legacy of one of the most dominant teams in the National Basketball League (NBL).
This groundbreaking documentary will provide never-before-seen footage, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes access, capturing the Sydney Kings’ journey through glory, hardship, and ultimate redemption.
For weeks, basketball fans speculated about the release date, with some reports suggesting a mid-April drop. However, Netflix has now officially debunked those rumors, confirming the documentary will hit screens on May 30, 2025.
“We’re thrilled to finally share the release date for Kings of Sydney: The Rise, Fall, and Resurgence,” a Netflix spokesperson said. “This documentary tells the incredible story of the Sydney Kings, a franchise that has defined Australian basketball for decades. Fans won’t want to miss this.”
Founded in 1988, the Sydney Kings have cemented themselves as one of Australia’s most iconic basketball teams. The documentary will explore:
The franchise’s early struggles and fight for relevance in the NBL
The Kings’ dominant reign in the early 2000s, winning three straight championships (2003, 2004, 2005)
The shocking downfall and the club’s temporary exit from the NBL in 2008
The team’s revival and eventual return to championship glory in the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons
The passionate fanbase that stood by the team through every high and low
One of the biggest highlights of the documentary will be the Kings’ incredible three-peat run in the early 2000s, which established the team as a powerhouse in Australian basketball. The documentary will feature exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and key figures from that golden era.
Superstars Speak: Inside the Kings’ Championship Journey
The documentary will showcase insights from Sydney Kings legends, including:
Shane Heal, one of the Kings’ all-time greats and a major figure in Australian basketball
Andrew Gaze, the NBL icon who played a role in shaping the team’s culture
Brian Goorjian, the legendary coach who led the Kings to their first three-peat
Jaylen Adams and Xavier Cooks, stars of the Kings’ recent title-winning seasons
“The Sydney Kings’ journey has been full of ups and downs,” said a former player featured in the documentary. “From being the best team in the league to vanishing from it completely, to coming back stronger than ever—this is a story that deserves to be told.”
As soon as the release date was confirmed, Sydney Kings fans took to social media to express their excitement.
“Finally! A proper documentary on the Kings! This is going to be legendary!” one fan tweeted.
Another wrote, “From three-peat glory to disappearing from the league and coming back stronger—this is the basketball story of a lifetime.”
Even current NBL players reacted to the news, with some expressing their eagerness to watch the inside story of one of Australia’s most successful teams.
Netflix has built a reputation for producing some of the most compelling sports documentaries, and Kings of Sydney promises to deliver the same level of storytelling, featuring:
Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the Kings’ championship-winning seasons
Interviews with past and present Sydney Kings legends
A deep dive into the club’s shocking collapse and triumphant return
Rare insights into the ownership battles, fan loyalty, and business side of Australian basketball
With the official release date now set, Kings of Sydney: The Rise, Fall, and Resurgence is shaping up to be one of the biggest sports documentaries of the year. Whether you’re a die-hard Sydney Kings fan, an NBL supporter, or simply a basketball lover, this documentary promises to deliver all the drama, passion, and legacy that define the Kings’ journey.
So, mark your calendars and get ready—because on May 30, 2025, the world will finally witness the full story of the Sydney Kings.
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