Bronny James, an incoming USC freshman, suffered cardiac arrest at the end of July. He was discharged from the hospital less than 48 hours later — an encouraging sign after such a major health scare.
Following consultations with heart specialists, the “probable cause” of the sudden cardiac arrest has been identified as an “anatomically and functionally significant” congenital heart defect, which is treatable, according to a family spokesperson (Twitter link via Shams Charania of The Athletic).
The family is “very confident” James will fully recover from the incident, with a return to the court possibly coming in the “very near future.”
Obviously, that’s terrific news for James, his family, and his future — both on and off the court. The McDonald’s All-American guard is a potential 2024 first-round pick, going No. 17 overall in ESPN’s mock draft back in June.
Lakers superstar LeBron James, Bronny’s father, has spoken repeatedly about wanting to play with his son at the NBA level. With a positive prognosis, perhaps that could still be in the cards down the line. We at Hoops Rumors wish Bronny well as he continues to recover.
Like LeBron or not, this is great news. Wish the kid the best of luck on fulfilling his dreams.
Only a loser wouldn’t like LeBron. Godspeed Bronny!
Chill, not everyone has to like LeBron. Ppl’s reasons can be an issue, but this line of thinking is what screws a country that’s supposed to be about free thinking.
There’s also a big range of feelings between hate and love. Nothing wrong with falling somewhere in the middle.
When it comes to pure basketball. We should all like Bron. One of best ever.
Not a fan of GMBron …….
get well Bronny
I don’t like Lebron and I am not a loser.
I dont like lbj, but i knew he is great player.he isnt god, its ok if somebody dont like him
I am not a Lebron fan, think he’s corny as hell and always have. I like basketball
though and hope Bronny recovers and suceeds. I don’t doubt he will and I’m excited to see it.
I don’t like egocentric racists.
like you and family?
Congenital heart defect does not sound good. I only wish him the best. But playing in the toughest league in the world. Is only going to stress that heart out. I hope he makes it, god speed.
But he doesn’t have to play to have an impact on basketball. He can run Brons team one day. Health for life is the most important.
He should be fine but his time table may be a problem. He is unlikely to play the first third of the season. He may be better off playing 2 years if Dad can wait that long.
Nfl is letting Hamlin come back from the dead almost and play a violent sport so basketball should be allowed if he’s medically cleared
Lebron is number 4 all time. ( being nice)
It will be interesting if the allow him into the NBA since they wouldn’t allow Isaiah Austin in.
Not at all the same issue.
Isn’t Chris Bosh also had the heart problem? I don’t think Bronny will play basketball in the future. But his younger brother will play in the future. Hope Lebron can play with his other son even in restricted minutes.
Chris Both did not/does not have a heart problem. He had problem with blood clots.
Get out there and play son. We need to everything to make me look good. Image is the most important thing