LeBron James’ son Bronny fell after a workout on Monday in Los Angeles and was taken to the hospital, according to the family.
“Bronny James experienced a heart arrest yesterday while working out. According to a family statement, medical personnel were able to care for Bronny and transport him to the hospital.
He is no longer in intensive care and is in stable condition. We request privacy and courtesy for the James family, and we will tell the media as soon as new details become available. LeBron and Savannah would like to publicly express their gratitude to the USC athletic department’s medical personnel for their extraordinary efforts and commitment to the safety of their athletes.
18-year-old Bronny James, who had a medical emergency, declared earlier this year that he intends to continue playing basketball at the University of Southern California.
At 9:26 a.m. PT on Monday, the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived at an ambulance call in the 3400 block of South Figueroa Street and transported a male adult to the hospital, according to a department representative.
The Galen Center, the basketball team’s home court, is located at 3400 S. Figueroa St.
A 6-foot-3 man From Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, James was a McDonald’s All-American and one of the most acclaimed players in the country.
LeBron James, 38, said he aspires to stay in the NBA for long enough to share the professional court with his oldest son. His decision to attend USC was covered by the national media.
Although the heart health of players has long been a concern in the sports world, it has recently been the subject of several high-profile occurrences.
An 18-year-old Detroit high school basketball player named Cartier Woods passed away earlier this year after experiencing cardiac arrest during a match.
On January 2, while watching his team’s nationally broadcast game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin passed out on the field.
The most well-known on-court fatality may have occurred in Los Angeles in 1990 when Hank Gathers of Loyola Marymount passed away during a match.