USC Trojans guard Bronny James suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during team practice on Monday, collapsing on the court, per multiple reports.
The 18-year-old was treated by USC medical and athletic staff and was rushed to the hospital. The 6-foot-3 player is no longer in ICU and is in stable condition.
Bronny is the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
The James family gave a statement through The Athletic and Stadium insider Shams Charania, thanking the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work.
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
The family is asking for respect and privacy, and they will give an update about Bronny's condition once new information becomes available. Bronny, a consensus four-star recruit, announced his commitment to the University of Southern California last May.
The McDonald's All-American selection will don the number 6 jersey for the Trojans, the same number used by his father during his stints with Team USA, Miami Heat, and parts of his current Lakers spell.
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NBA players react to Bronny James' health scare
Several NBA players offered their prayers for the USC freshman star.
Bronny 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) July 25, 2023
Bronny🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) July 25, 2023
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 for Bronny
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) July 25, 2023
Praying for Bronny🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) July 25, 2023
Lakers legend Magic Johnson also offered his prayers for the popular college basketball player.
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
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