Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest while practicing at USC on Monday.
LeBron James confirmed the scare involving his son as he prepared for his first season with the Trojans in a statement to TMZ.
“[Monday] while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” the James family said. “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.”
Bronny James on USC’s campus
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Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest while practicing at USC.
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LeBron James, Bronny and family.
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LeBron James, Bronny and family.
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Bronny was rushed to the hospital after a 911 call was made at 9:26 a.m. from the Galen Center, where USC practices. Bronny, 18, was a four-star recruit after starring at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, Calif.
“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,” the statement said.
According to TMZ, Bronny was unconscious before he was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
LeBron James and Bronny at McDonald’s All American Game
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LeBron James confirmed the scare involving his son in a statement to TMZ.
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Bronny James at the McDonald’s All American Game
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Bronny James at the McDonald’s All-American Game.
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A 911 dispatcher can also be heard saying “unconscious” in audio obtained by the outlet.
The medical emergency was a Code 3, according to TMZ, which signifies emergency teams arriving at the scene with ambulance lights and sirens.
Bronny, the oldest son of James, is entering his freshman year at USC.