Bronny James discharged from hospital after sudden cardiac arrest

After Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed ontothe court during USC's practice on Monday, he was treated by USC'smedical staff and admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Bronny, LeBron James' oldest son, was initially admitted to theICU, but he was declared stable and moved out of the ICU shortlyafter.

On Tuesday evening, James was discharged from the hospital andhis consulting cardiologist, Dr. Merije Chukumerije, provided anupdate on his status.

"Thanks to the swift and effective response by the USCathletics' medical staff, Bronny James was successfully treated fora sudden cardiac arrest," Dr. Chukumerije said in a statement to The Athletic's ShamsCharania. "He arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fullyconscious, neurologically intact and stable.

"Mr. James was cared for promptly by highly-trained staff andhas been discharged home, where he is resting. Although his workupwill be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and areencouraged by his response, resilience, and his family andcommunity support."

The fact that Bronny's hospital stay was so short seems like apositive sign.

Yesterday, LeBron shared the following statement on his Twitteraccount: "I want to thank the countless people sending my familylove and prayers. We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone [is]doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and wefeel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wantedto tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us!#JamesGang👑"

I want to thank the countless people sendingmy family love and prayers. We feel you and I’m so grateful.Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe andhealthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’reready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your…

Bronny was a top prospect in the class of 2023, and the18-year-old is entering his freshman season at USC.

"We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we willupdate media when there is more information," a James familyspokesperson said in a statement to ESPN on Tuesday."LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks andappreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for theirincredible work and dedication to the safety of theirathletes."