LeBron James Shares Update on Son Bronny After Cardiac Arrest, Says 18-Year-Old Had a ‘Successful Surgery’

Bronny James plans to return to the basketball court soon, according to his dad, NBA star LeBron James.

On Monday, LeBron, 38, was asked about Bronny’s status during the Los Angeles Lakers’ media day, a little more than two months after the 18-year-old Bronny went into cardiac arrest during practice at the University of Southern California.

According to The Athletic’s Jovan Buhasaid LeBron, “Bronny is doing really well. He’s started rehab to get back on the floor this season.”

The NBA star added that his son “was operated on successfully”, reports Buha.

“We’re excited to see where he is and what the future holds for him,” LeBron concluded in his comments about his son, who recently started his first semester at USC.

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On September 27, ESPN reported that USC Basketball coach Andy Enfield offered a similar update to LeBron regarding Bronny’s recovery. “Bronny is doing very well, but we just can’t comment on anything medically. He’s going to classes and doing extremely well at school, and we’re very excited for him,” Enfield said, confirming that the athlete did not take part in the first team training of the season .

Bronny James attends a USC football game.

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Bronny was participating in a basketball practice at the university when he went into cardiac arrest in late July, according to a James family representative.

In August, the James family announced that Bronny had been diagnosed with an “anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defect.” The family expressed that it is something “that can and will be treated”.

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“After a comprehensive initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center led by Dr. Merije Chukumerija and subsequent evaluations at the Mayo Clinic led by Dr. Michael J. Ackerman and Atlantic Health/Morristown Medical Center led by Dr. Matthew W. Martinez, the probable cause of Mr James’ sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has been identified,” the statement said.

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Identifying the likely cause as an “anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defect,” doctors expressed that it was “something that can and will be treated.” “We are very confident in Bronny’s full recovery and return to basketball in the very near future,” the statement added. “We will continue to provide updates to the media and respectfully reiterate the family’s request for privacy.”

LeBron ‘Bronny’ James Jr. #0 of Sierra Canyon High School with his father LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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In May, LeBron said the day his son committed to play basketball at USC was “one of the best days of my life.”

“First of all, congratulations to Bronny on the decision he made. I’m super proud of him, our family is proud of him,” LeBron said at the time on Spectrum SportsNet. “It’s even more special to me personally because it’s the first time anyone in my family has gone to college. Obviously, I didn’t go to college.”

He continued, “It’s just a proud moment to see my son go to college, and he’s the first one in my family to go to college. Super duper proud, super emotional, but just super super excited and happy about his journey,” he concluded . .

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