Originally published July 25, 2023 8:37 am PDT
Basketball prodigy and son of LeBron James, Bronny James, on Mosuffered a severe health scare during a practice session at USC, leading to his hospitalization.
The 18-year-old athlete experienced a cardiac arrest at USC’s Galen Center, a location known for hosting the team’s practices and games.
The alarming incident led to an emergency 911 call, made at 9:26 AM on Monday, triggering an immediate Code 3 response, with ambulance lights and sirens, reflecting the gravity of the situation.
Bronny, who recently committed his talents to the Trojans, was practicing at the time of the incident.
His unconscious state called for swift medical intervention.
Subsequent transportation to the hospital followed, where Bronny’s condition has since stabilized, and he is no longer in the Intensive Care Unit.
An official statement from the James family was shared with TMZ Sports, who first broke the news.
“Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” the statement read. “Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU. We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information.”
The basketball phenom, recently named a McDonald’s All-American during his high school senior season, has not only been a significant force on the court but also in the hearts of his family.
LeBron James, his father, and former NBA MVP, has openly expressed his wish to share the professional court with his son.
In addition to the update on Bronny’s health, the James family also took the opportunity to show gratitude to the USC medical and athletic staff.
The statement further read, “LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes.”
Fans of the sport, especially those following Bronny’s journey, were reminded of his stellar performance at the high school showcase in March where he emulated his father’s exploits in the slam dunk competition.
Twitter, SpaceX, and Tesla owner Elon Musk suggested James’ cardiac arrest could have been the result of a COVID-19 vaccine injury.
“We cannot ascribe everything to the vaccine, but, by the same token, we cannot ascribe nothing,” he tweeted on Tuesday. “Myocarditis is a known side-effect. The only question is whether it is rare or common.”
