Bronny James’ cardiac arrest likely caused by heart defect say family

LeBron James’s teenage son Bronny’s cardiac arrest final month was seemingly attributable to a congenital coronary heart defect, the household mentioned in an announcement on Friday.

Bronny James, 18, collapsed on court docket whereas coaching along with his University of Southern California basketball teammates Los Angeles.

He was rushed to hospital however was discharged a number of days later.

“After a comprehensive initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center … the probable cause of Mr. James’ sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has been identified. It is an anatomically and functionally significant Congenital Heart Defect which can and will be treated,” mentioned the assertion.

“We are very confident in Bronny’s full recovery and return to basketball in the very near future. We will continue to provide updates to media and respectfully reiterate the family’s request for privacy,” the assertion concluded.

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Bronny James dedicated to enjoying for the USC Trojans in May after changing into one of many high prospects in US highschool basketball.

He topped an excellent senior yr marketing campaign on the unique Sierra Canyon faculty in Los Angeles with 15 factors in an all-star sport of high faculty candidates, sinking 5 3-pointers.

His well-known father – the NBA’s all-time main scorer in addition to a four-time NBA champion and four-time NBA Most Valuable Player – has lengthy spoken of his need to increase his profession with a purpose to play within the league along with his son.

The assertion comes days after LeBron and Bronny James accompanied rapper Drake to the stage throughout a live performance on the Crypto.com Arena — the identical venue the place the Lakers play — then watched the present from VIP seats.