Bronny James Collapses From Cardiac Arrest During Basketball Practice

In a recent tragic event, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, Bronny James collapsed during a practice session. In this article, we will look into the details of this incident alongside what happened to Bronny James and what caused the cardiac arrest. 

Bronny James Sudden Collapse: Cardiac Arrest

The sudden collapse of Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of NBA star LeBron James, during USC basketball practice on Monday was quite terrifying. The teenage athlete reportedly experienced a sudden cardiac arrest, according to witnesses. Bronny received immediate medical attention in the ICU at a local hospital after the USC crew sped him there.

Thankfully, after being initially listed in critical condition, Bronny has been upgraded to stable and moved to a general care unit. The James family released a statement expressing gratitude to the USC staff for their swift response. They also asked for privacy as Bronny recovers from this scary incident that came as such a shock to the sports community

Bonny James has been making a name for himself as a rising basketball phenom. The 6’3″ combo guard recently graduated high school in LA and committed to play for USC as a highly touted 4-star recruit. He displayed his skills this spring against elite competition at the McDonald’s All-American Game.

History of Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes

Bronny’s sudden collapse was shocking to witnesses. While rare, cardiac arrest can strike young seemingly healthy athletes. This isn’t the first time something like this has happened at USC. Last summer, freshman forward Vince Iwuchukwu also experienced a cardiac arrest during a practice session. Thanks to the quick response and life-saving measures taken by the medical staff, Iwuchukwu recovered and eventually returned to the basketball court.

At just 18, he was considered a top prospect. Many think that he can follow his superstar dad’s footsteps right to the NBA. But right now, basketball has to take a backseat while Bronny recovers from this really frightening medical emergency.

BREAKING: LeBron James’ 18 year old son Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest during a practice at USC and was rushed to the hospital where he spent time in the ICU.

“(Monday) while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” the James family said in a statement.

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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 25, 2023

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