Is LeBron James still friends with the 'Fab 5'? Taking a closer look

LeBron James has made a name for himself as arguably one of the greatest players the game of basketball has ever seen. James enjoyed a meteoric rise ever since his high school days, where he was part of one of the most exciting teams in the circuit dubbed "The Fab 5".

The "Fab 5" featured LeBron James, Dru Joyce III, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton and Willie McGee, all of whom played for St. Vincent St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio.

The "Fab 5" forged lasting bonds as teammates, winning three state titles, with several going on to play professional basketball.

James has had by far the most successful career of any of the "Fab 5", but that has not prevented the forward from remaining close with his former teammates.

The story of their friendship was initially highlighted in the 2008 documentary, 'More Than A Game'. Peacock is now set to release a new drama film called 'Shooting Stars' which focuses on the "Fab 5" and their basketball story. The film is due to release on June 2, 2023.

The coach of the "Fab 5", Dru Joyce II, emphasized the importance of capturing the true essence of the story - friendship.

"As long as they made what it was, then I'm happy because that's what this was all about, friendship,” he said. “And there wasn't anything that was opposite of that and that's why they're still friends today."

LeBron James' work with media

The LA Lakers superstar has been a dominating presence on the court. This has been matched with some tremendous work off the court as well.

James has been a particularly active presence in the film and media space in recent times. While he had cameos in several films in the past, James played the lead role in 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'.

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James also created his own production house called SpringHill Company with his business partner and longtime friend Maverick Carter. Also starring in the popular talk show, 'The Shop', LeBron clearly knows how to operate in the media space.

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