LeBron James Son, Bronny, Suffers Cardiac Arrest; James Family Releases Statement
Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest while in basketball practice at the University of Southern California, according to CNN.
He was promptly hospitalized, according to a statement from a family spokesperson.
Fortunately, there is positive news as he has been taken out of the intensive care unit and is now in stable condition, as mentioned in the statement.
"Yesterday, while practicing, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. The medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU," the spokesperson states.
USC All-American Bronny James collapsed on the court Monday and had a cardiac arrest. He was taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU. Statement: pic.twitter.com/5z9F2qAWP0
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 25, 2023
The James family has requested respect and privacy during this time, and they will provide further updates to the media when more information is available.
LeBron and Savannah, Bronny's parents, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the medical and athletic staff at USC for their exceptional care and dedication to the safety of their athletes.
Eighteen-year-old Bronny James was set to join USC's basketball team as an incoming freshman after completing his high school education at Sierra Canyon High School in Los Angeles this spring.
As a 6-foot-3 combo guard, he was a highly rated four-star recruit and showcased his talent during the McDonald's All-American Game in March, which featured some of the nation's most talented high school basketball players.
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Bronny James Career
Bronny James, a highly talented four-star recruit, played a pivotal role in USC's top-five incoming recruiting class, per CBS Sports.
He committed to the Trojans during the offseason and is currently ranked as the No. 27 overall player in the Class of 2023, making him the second-highest ranked signee in USC's four-person recruiting class, which is impressively ranked No. 4 nationally according to 247Sports.
During his time at Sierra Canyon High School, Bronny showcased his skills on the basketball court, averaging 14 points and five rebounds per game in his senior season.
His remarkable performance elevated him from being ranked outside the top 50 in the national recruiting rankings at 247Sports to a position inside the top 30 after an exceptional 2022-23 season.
As a result of his progress and potential, he is swelled to be a possible lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
While his father, LeBron James, is a legendary figure in NBA history and a four-time champion, Bronny has earned recognition in his own right as an elite talent, NBA reported.
He was highly regarded as one of the nation's top point guard recruits before committing to USC later in the commitment cycle.
Bronny James has become a highly valuable name, image, and likeness asset in the sports world with the added advantage of his family's fame and a substantial social media following. On3.com estimates his valuation at an impressive $6.3 million.
Lebron James Says He Wants To Play a Season With Son Bronny James
LeBron James has openly expressed his strong desire to play in the NBA with his son, Bronny, the eldest of his three children, with his wife, Savannah.
The NBA superstar recently confirmed that he will be returning for his 21st NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming fall, reaffirming his commitment to the team he has called home since 2018.
LeBron James clarified that his ultimate goal is to share the court with his son, Bronny, for at least one season in 2022 interview with The Athletic.
He stated, "My last year will be played with my son. Wherever Bronny is at, that's where I'll be. I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year. It's not about the money at that point."
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Written by: Bert Hoover
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