LeBron James' son, Bronny, experienced cardiac arrest during a practice at the University of Southern California. He was hospitalized but is stable and out of the ICU. Family statement.
Bronny James had a cardiac arrest during practice. He was attended to and taken to the hospital, now stable and out of the ICU. The family requests respect and privacy, promising future updates.
LeBron and Savannah express gratitude to the medical and athletic team at USC for taking care of their son with dedication and excellence.
Bronny, 18 years old, a freshman on the USC basketball team, and a former student at Sierra Canyon High School. A four-star recruit, he stood out at the McDonald's All-American Game in March, with a height of 1.80m.
Impressive high school averages: 14.1 pts, 5.6 reb, 2.4 ast, 1.7 stl. Bronny joins USC with emotional support from his father on Instagram: "So proud! LOVE YOU!!!" The team aims for the 4th consecutive NCAA Tournament.
James, 38, in his 21st NBA season and 6th with the Lakers, aims to play alongside his son, aspiring for this ultimate goal in his career.
"My final year will be played with my son," James told The Athletic in 2022. "It's not about the money at this point." Cardiac arrest can be fatal but can be treated quickly with CPR and a defibrillator. Over 350,000 occurred outside hospitals in the USA.
Experienced USC medical team with cardiac arrest. Last year, athlete Vince Iwuchukwu suffered cardiac arrest during training. He recovered after CPR and shocks, debuting in January, six months later.
Coach Andy Enfield praises the training team for their prompt and attentive care, ready to respond immediately to serious situations.
Last year, Damar Hamlin, a player for the NFL's Buffalo Bills, suffered a cardiac arrest during a "Monday Night Football" game and was hospitalized. He sends prayers and support to the Bronny and James family, thanking them for the support he received during his own journey.
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