Bronny James, NBA superstar LeBron James’s eldest son, suffered a cardiac arrest during a routine basketball training session at the University of Southern California (Galen Center) on Monday morning.
Despite the intense public interest in the health of Bronny James, the James family maintained a dignified silence regarding the specific details of his condition.
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The family spokesperson finally released a statement yesterday regarding the health of the 18-year-old Combo guard.
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
“Yesterday while practicing, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff were able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU.”
The statement also emphasized the need for privacy during such a challenging time.
The family also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support.”LeBron and Savannah( Bronny’s parents )wish to send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes.”
BREAKING: Bronny James commits to USC.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 6, 2023pic.twitter.com/hYQEAk0ky3
Well, wishes for Bronny poured on social media.
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NBA legend Magic Johnson on his Twitter page sent his message of goodwill to the James family.
Cookie and I are praying for LeBron and Savannah’s son Bronny after hearing he suffered a cardiac arrest. We are praying and hoping he makes a full and speedy recovery
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 25, 2023
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who also suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this year also shared his message.
Prayers to Bronny & The James family as well.
— 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧 (@HamlinIsland) July 25, 2023here for you guys just like you have been for me my entire process.
Bronny is widely considered Lebron’s heir to his basketball throne and was named an All-American during his senior year at Los Angeles’ Sierra Canyon High School, earlier this year.
Several analysts believe he has the potential to be a first-round pick in the 2024 NBA draft.