(WJW) – LeBron James‘ son, LeBron “Bronny” James Jr., is recovering after he suffered a cardiac arrest, according to a family spokesperson.
The spokesperson said Bronny was practicing when the medical emergency took place. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and is now in stable condition and no longer in the intensive care unit.
Nexstar’s KTLA reported that Shams Charnia, the Athletic’s Senior NBA Insider, tweeted, “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.”
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 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 KTLA, and received this statement from the family:
“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. We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information.
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)
Bronny James is a freshman at the University of Southern California.
