With the new school year slowly approaching, Bronny James was getting ready for the upcoming basketball season at USC. The school’s social media account even teased the new student’s arrival on Instagram in June, sharing, “@bronny has arrived.” The entire basketball team has been partaking in practices to prepare for the new season. However, Bronny suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest in July.
According to TMZ Sports, on July 24, a call to 911 was made to USC’s Galen Center after Bronny fell unconscious. The 18-year-old was immediately rushed to the hospital. A spokesperson for the James family later shared, “Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU.” The spokesperson revealed that the family has asked for privacy following the sudden incident and that the media will be updated as more information comes.
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However, many have wondered how Bronny’s family, specifically his father, has dealt with the news. The spokesperson only shared a brief statement from the James family, saying, “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.” Although more information has yet to be released, fans are thankful that Bronny is now in stable condition.
