Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest after collapsing during an informal workout at USC on Monday.
James, who was in intensive care, is in stable condition, according to a statement from his family.
After starring at Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles, the 6-3 James was a highly coveted recruit. The 18-year-old picked USC and will attend the school in the fall.
Here’s a statement from the James’ family via Shams Charania:
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
Unfortunately, athletes have had issues with cardiac arrest. In January, Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle against the Bengals. The 25-year-old Hamlin has made a full recovery and has been cleared to return to the field.
In 1990, Loyola Marymount star basketball player Hank Gathers died after suffering cardiac arrest in a game. Gathers was 23.
Fortunately, for all parties involved, James condition is stable. This is scary situation on many fronts; hopefully, James can make a full recovery.
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