LeBron James Provides Health Update After Son Bronny's Cardiac Arrest
LeBron James shared an update on his son Bronny James' current health status, after the 18-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest.
In a tweet, the basketball superstar wrote, "I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers. We feel you and I'm so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love."
He added that the family "will have more to say when we're ready" about Bronny's health, but he "wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us!"
I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers. 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…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 27, 2023
Bronny has yet to share a statement of his own on social media.
On Monday, July 24, Bronny suffered cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at USC's Galen Center, which left him unconscious. A source with knowledge of the medical emergency told TMZ that 911 was called and the teen was rushed to the hospital.
A spokesperson for the James family shared a statement with the publication, confirming, "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."
The spokesperson 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."
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