Los Angeles, Calif. (KNX News 97.1 FM/WGR 550) - LeBron James’ son, Bronny, was hospitalized on Monday after going into cardiac arrest during basketball practice.
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A spokesperson for the James family said in a statement that the eldest son of the Los Angeles Lakers star is in stable condition and out of the 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,” the spokesperson said.
The 18-year-old is set to begin his freshman year of college at USC. He played at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth and is a projected top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Upon hearing the news of James' cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin extended his thoughts and support for the James family via social media.
Hamlin is preparing for his first training camp in Rochester for the Bills after going into cardiac arrest during the first quarter of Buffalo's Week 17 matchup with the Bengals this past January in Cincinnati. This after making, what appeared to be, a routine tackle of Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins.
Hamlin's cardiac arrest was attributed to Commotio Cordis, which is the sudden arrhythmic death caused by a low/mild chest wall impact, or blunt trauma to the heart.
After the Bills' training staff went into quick action to perform life-saving CPR on Hamlin, the safety's heartbeat was restored with the use of an AED machine. Hamlin would spend the next week at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center before being allowed to return to Buffalo and be in the care of doctors in Western New York.
It was in April when Hamlin was cleared to return for full football activities.
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