Basketball legend LeBron James’ son, Bronny, has suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California.
The 18-year-old fell into cardiac arrest and was subsequently transported to the Intensive Care Unit before being discharged to general care.
A representative for the James family has provided an update on the basketballer’s son.
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“Yesterday while practising 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 representative told Page Six.
“We ask for respect and privacy for the James family, and we will update media when there is more information.”
Within the statement, James, 38, and his wife, Savannah James, thanked the other USC athletes and medical staff who provided “incredible work and dedication” to the safety of the school’s athletes.
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According to TMZ, an emergency 911 call was placed by someone within the practice space where the 18-year-old was found unconscious.
NFL player Damar Hamlin has also publicly wished the young basketballer well after revealing the James family supported him through his own terrifying cardiac arrest ordeal several months ago.
“Prayers to Bronny & The James family as well. 🙏🏽 here for you guys just like you have been for me my entire process,” Hamlin wrote on Twitter.
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Bronny has been dubbed a rising star and has recently committed to USC’s basketball team, the Trojans. The basketballer is fully expected to follow in his legendary father’s footsteps with a spot in the NBA not being far off.
LeBron has previously expressed his dream of playing alongside his son in the professional basketball league, saying he would do “whatever it takes” to have a season together.
“My last year will be with my son. Wherever Bronny’s at, that’s where I’ll be,” LeBron told the Athletic in a February 2022 interview.
“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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