(WJW) – LeBron James‘ son, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr., is recovering after suffering a cardiac arrest, according to a family spokesperson.
The spokesperson said Bronny James, a freshman basketball player at the University of Southern California, was practicing when the medical emergency happened. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and is now in stable condition and no longer in the intensive care unit.
A family spokesperson told Nexstar’s WJW: “We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information. LeBron and [mother] 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.”
TMZ Sports was the first to report the news, according to Nexstar’s KTLA.
Sources told TMZ that a 911 call was made at around 9:26 a.m. Monday at USC’s Galen Center, where the team plays and practices.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 11: Bronny James #0 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers handles the ball during the Hoophall West tournament against the Perry Pumas at Footprint Center on December 11, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)LeBron James, left, poses with his son Bronny after Sierra Canyon beat Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary in a high school basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)LeBron James, seated, watches his son Bronny play for Sierra Canyon as they compete against Akron St. Vincent – St. Mary during the first half of a high school basketball game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)FILE -Sierra Canyon’s Bronny James (0) drives against Christopher Columbus during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. LeBron James’ oldest son, Bronny, says he will play basketball at the University of Southern California in the fall. Bronny James abruptly announced his much-anticipated decision on social media Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 28: Bronny James #6 of the West team dribbles the ball during the 2023 McDonald’s High School Boys All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 06: Bronny James at Crypto.com Arena on May 06, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)(AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
The McDonald’s All-American committed to USC back in May after a successful run at Los Angeles’ elite Sierra Canyon School, KTLA reported. The 18-year-old was one of the top point guard prospects in the country “due to his playmaking skills, steady jump shot and perimeter defense,” according to KTLA.
Bronny James has been expected to someday play in the NBA, where his dad hopes to play alongside him, KTLA reported.
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