LeBron James' 18-Year-Old Son Bronny Suffers Cardiac Arrest

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  • Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout with his basketball team and was rushed to the hospital.
  • James is no longer in the ICU and is in stable condition.

LeBron James’ son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout with his college team, the University of Southern California, on Monday.

What Happened: The incident, confirmed by a family spokesperson in a statement, took place at USC’s Galen Center. A 911 call at 9:26 a.m. Monday triggered a Code 3 emergency response, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. James was immediately rushed to the hospital.

“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 the ICU,” a spokesperson said in a statement.

The 18-year-old, who recently committed to the Trojans and is projected to follow his father into the NBA, collapsed on the court before being rushed to the hospital.

Bronny's parents, LeBron and Savannah James, expressed their appreciation for the USC medical and athletic staff’s unwavering dedication and care for their athletes.

Bronny, a McDonald’s All-American during his high school senior season, was a prominent talent at his high school showcase in March, according to TMZ.

The James family requested privacy and said they would update the media with more information when available.

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Photo by Colin Hass-Hill via Wikimedia.

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