Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest / News - Basketnews.com

Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday while practicing in USC facilities. The player reportedly collapsed on the court.

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LeBron James' oldest son Bronny James was put into an intensive care unit on Monday.

Bronny has committed to play for USC this summer. The incident happened when he was practicing in the university's facilities.

According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Bronny collapsed on the court. The player was attended to by the on-site medical staff and transferred to the hospital. He is no longer in danger.

The official statement from the James 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. 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.

Bronny James was considered one of the best high school prospects of the class of 2023. He is viewed as a potential first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

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