Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California on Monday.
James was taken to the hospital in stable condition and is no longer in the ICU. He is expected to make a full recovery.
James is a 6-foot-3 combo guard who is ranked the fifth-best player at his position in the Class of 2023. He is committed to playing college basketball at USC.
The cause of James’ cardiac arrest is not yet known. However, doctors say that it is a rare occurrence in young athletes.
James’ family has released a statement thanking the medical staff at the hospital for their care. They have also asked for privacy as James continues to recover.
“We are so grateful to the USC medical team for their immediate care of our son,” the statement said. “Bronny is doing well and we are looking forward to his continued recovery.”
The news of James’ cardiac arrest has sent shockwaves through the basketball world. LeBron James is one of the most popular and successful athletes in the world, and his son is following in his footsteps. Bronny James is a rising star in the basketball world, and his future is very bright.
It is a relief to hear that James is recovering well and is expected to make a full recovery. This is a reminder that even the most elite athletes are not immune to sudden medical events. We wish Bronny James a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the court soon.
