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Brony James, son of NBA star LeBron James, has suffered a heart attack. University of Southern California basketball practice And he was admitted to the hospital on Monday, according to a statement from a family spokesman.
He has been released from the intensive care unit and is in stable condition, the statement said.
“Bronnie James had a heart attack while training yesterday. Paramedics treated Bronnie and took him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and is no longer in the ICU,” the statement said.
“We ask for the respect and privacy of the James family and will update the media as more information becomes available.
“LeBron and Savannah would like to publicly send their deepest gratitude and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the well-being of their athletes.”
Brony, 18, is one. An incoming freshman for the USC basketball team After graduating from Sierra Canyon High School in Los Angeles this spring. The 6-foot-3 combo guard was rated a four-star recruit and shined in the McDonald’s All-American Game in March, outshining some of the nation’s top high school basketball players.
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LeBron James, left, poses with his son Brony after Sierra Canyon beat Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s in a high school basketball game Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
He averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.7 steals his senior year, and joins a USC team looking to reach its fourth straight NCAA Tournament.
“You very proud boy!” After Broney committed to USC, his father wrote on Instagram. “I have no words except I love you!!!”
James, 38, enters his 21st NBA season and sixth season with the Los Angeles Lakers. One of the ultimate goals of the four-time NBA champion and four-time MVP is to play in the NBA with his son, who will be eligible to join the NBA next year.
“My senior year is playing with my son.” James told The Athletic. In the year “Brony, wherever you are in 2022, that’s where I’ll be.” I will do whatever it takes to play with my son for a year. At that time it was not about the money.
Two weeks ago at the ESPY Awards, James stood on stage with his wife Savannah and children Broni, Bryce, and daughter Zuri, who he called “the greatest blessing in my life.”
“I’m so proud of these two guys standing behind me tonight,” he said, pointing to his teenage sons. “Look, they’re on their own basketball journey. And no matter how far you choose to go, you’re not cheating this game. And that motivates me,” he said.
A heart attack occurs when there is an electrical disturbance The heart suddenly stops beating. If not treated immediately, it can be fatal, but can be reversed with CPR and reversed from a defibrillator shock, according to the American Heart Association.
USC’s medical staff has recent experience with such an event. Last July USC’s first baseman, Vince Iuchukou, suffered Heart failure during summer exercise. as if Video posted on Twitter Earlier this year, Isuchuku said he felt dizzy during a practice water break and then collapsed.
Athletic trainers including John Yonamin, Erin Tillman and Lauren Crawford performed CPR and shocked him back to life, USC said. Isuchuku recovered and finally made his basketball debut in January, six months later.
Head coach Andy Enfield praised his coaching staff in January.
“They really do an amazing job, not only keeping our players healthy, but also providing treatment when something happens, and when something serious like Vince’s happens, they’re ready to respond immediately.”
Last year, Damar Hamlin of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills He had a heart attack He was in the hospital for over a week in between the Monday night football game.
“Prayers for the Bronnie and James family.” Hamlin wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. “Here’s my whole process for you guys, just like you are for me.”