Where is Sian Cotton now? Exploring the current whereabouts of one of LeBron James' childhood friends

Sian Cotton is a big part of the success story we all now know as LeBron James. But who is this man who holds a special place in James’ heart? What is his connection to one of the NBA’s biggest-ever sensations? Where is he today? And what has he been up to?

If you’re a fan of LeBron James and have taken time to follow his career trajectory, you have probably heard of the Fab Five. They were members of the high school basketball team that, along with James, conquered the state of Ohio in the early 2000s.

Sian Cotton, whose parents arer Lee Cotton Jr. and Debra Sadler Cotton, was an important member of this group. He, Dru “Lil Dru” Joyce, Willie McGee and LeBron James were all friends as kids. Sian Cotton, who was the team's big man, was initially more inclined toward football, but with James' influence, he picked up basketball and excelled in it as a part of the group.

These four enrolled at St Vincent-St Mary High School, where they were joined by Romeo Travis. They became known as the Fab Five. Together, they became a force on the high school basketball scene in Ohio and cast their names in gold.

What is Sian Cotton's life like now?

After they departed high school, their individual lives took different paths. As for Sian Cotton, he was recruited by the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. However, he quit the sport and decided to focus on a music career.

Cotton has been working on making his way as a rapper. Unwittingly, his old childhood friend, James, would play a part in handing him his big break. He submitted his track for the NBA 2K14 game, and James just happened to be one of the music curators for the game.

Of course, he recognized his old buddy’s voice, and the song was selected. After that, he and James linked up again in the studio to make a track they titled "Kingdom." The music was released in early 2015.

Cotton and his wife Britt have a son and a daughter. There might be hopes of his son taking up a career in sports.

So inspiring was this group and their story that they were made the focus of a 2008 documentary, "More than a Game." This year, a full-length feature film, "Shooting Stars," was released with their stories as the subject of the plot.