How NBA Legend LeBron James' Eldest Son Bronny, 18, Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Practice: Reports

Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is in a stable condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a practice with his college basketball team, the James family said on Tuesday. Bronny James, 18, collapsed on court while training with his University of Southern California team-mates on Monday in Los Angeles. "Yesterday while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest," a spokesperson for the James family said in a statement to AFP.

"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."

The TMZ.com celebrity news website reported that James was unconscious before being rushed to hospital following the cardiac incident.

Bronny James committed to playing for the USC Trojans in May after becoming one of the top prospects in US high school basketball.

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.”

“Savannah and LeBron James 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.”

All-American during his high school senior season … and LeBron has expressed his desire to play alongside his son in the League.

Bronny also followed in his dad’s footsteps and competed in the slam dunk competition at the high school showcase in March.

Bronny, who was spotted at the ESPY Awards two weeks ago with his family, was a 4-star recruit who averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists at Sierra Canyon during his senior season.

According to the family spokesperson, Bronny James was practicing with his USC teammates when he suffered the cardiac arrest. Fortunately, the medical staff on-site acted swiftly, providing immediate treatment before rushing him to the hospital. As of the latest update, he is now in a stable condition and has been transferred out of the intensive care unit.

LeBron and Savannah James, Bronny's parents, expr ..

Bronny James committed to playing for the USC Trojans in May after becoming one of the top prospects in US high school basketball.

n the wake of the incident, words of support and encouragement poured in from various quarters. NFL player Damar Hamlin, who had his own experience with a cardiac arrest while playing for the Buffalo Bills in January, sent his prayers to Bronny and the James family. Hamlin's subsequent recovery and return to his NFL career served as a source of hope for the James family and the broader sports community.

Basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson also joined the chorus of support, expressing ..