Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of Lakers star LeBron James, has been discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and is resting at home just days after suffering a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice at USC, a hospital cardiologist said Thursday.
"Thanks to the swift and effective response by the USC athletics' medical staff, Bronny James was successfully treated for a sudden cardiac arrest," Dr. Merije Chukumerije said in a statement Thursday. "He arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully conscious, neurologically intact and stable. Mr. James was cared for promptly by highly trained staff and has been discharged home, where he is resting.
"Although his workup will be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support."
Bronny James, an incoming freshman on the USC basketball team, collapsed during practice at USC's Galen Center Monday and was taken to Cedars- Sinai, where he was initially placed in intensive care. By Tuesday, the family issued a statement saying he had been moved out of the ICU and was stable.
"Yesterday (Monday) while practicing, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest," according to a statement from a James family representative. "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."
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The statement added, "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."
On Thursday morning, LeBron James broke his silence, taking to social media to thank the public for its support of his family and Bronny.
James did not give a specific update on his son's condition, other than to say, "Everyone doing great."
"I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers," James wrote on social media. "We feel you and I'm so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love.
"Will have more to say when we're ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us! #JamesGang."
Bronny James, a 6-foot-3 guard, played at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth. He is considered one of the top freshman college players in the country, and a projected lottery pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
LeBron James has said he would like to remain in the NBA long enough to play alongside his son.
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