As of Wednesday, there have been no new public statements from the family of Bronny James, the hospital, or the university regarding his health. This comes two days after the 18-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice with his team at the University of Southern California.
Photographers spotted LeBron James entering Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where Bronny James is currently receiving treatment following the incident on Monday morning at USC’s campus arena.
As of Tuesday, Bronny James was reported to be in stable condition. In cases of unlikely cardiac arrest, patients typically undergo multiple tests over several days to determine the cause. It’s a positive sign for his long-term recovery that he spent only a short time in intensive care after the frightening episode.
Bryce James, Bronny’s 16-year-old brother and also a promising basketball prospect, shared a heartwarming photo of the two siblings on his Instagram story. Alongside the picture, he included a heart symbol. Bryce James has already garnered attention from college scouts, having received Division I scholarship offers due to his impressive basketball skills.
The impact of Bronny’s recent episode on his basketball career remains uncertain, as it heavily depends on the underlying causes of the cardiac arrest. LeBron James has always been a devoted supporter of his sons’ basketball aspirations, going to great lengths to attend their games, even on his off days during the Los Angeles Lakers’ season.
LeBron has expressed his desire to play in the NBA alongside Bronny, but this would only be possible in the fall of 2024, at the earliest, when Bronny becomes eligible for the league. By that time, LeBron would be entering his 22nd NBA season, matching Vince Carter for the longest career in league history, and approaching his 40th birthday in December 2024.
In the past, LeBron has stated that his final NBA season would be played alongside his son, wherever Bronny may be. However, more recently, he has slightly downplayed this determination. Last February, after surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career scoring record, LeBron acknowledged that while playing with his son in the NBA is his dream, it might not necessarily align with Bronny’s aspirations. LeBron emphasized that he would support whatever path Bronny chooses to take in life, regardless of basketball.