Hours After Bronny James’ Cardiac Arrest Recovery Update, Rachel Nichols Lays Down Preventive Measures For #1 Cause of Death For Young Athletes
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The unpredictability of the game of basketball looms within itself all the time. One such incident happened when LeBron James‘ son, Bronny James, suffered a cardiac arrest during his training last month. After a recent update on his recovery, Rachel Nichols talked about the preventive measures.
She identified the cause of Bronny’s disease as the number one reason for death in young athletes. Following that, she talked about the actions required to counter it.
The changes required for a better future
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The James family released a statement declaring that Brony suffered from a congenital heart defect a month back. They mentioned in the statement that it was a treatable disease. So, they claimed to be confident of his return to basketball in the near future. Following this, Rachel talked about it on CNN, highlighting the severity of the cause.
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“These kinds of cardiac arrests are the leading cause of death in young athletes,” the 49-year-old said. She then highlighted the defibrillators as preventive measures for such diseases. At the same time, she talked about the lack of care from the government despite the brutality of the disease. “Less than half of the states in the US require defibrillators to be in high school sporting events,” she mentioned in the show.
On CNN discussing Bronny James' "significant congenital heart defect" and why doctors are so confident he can return to the court. Also, given that cardiac arrest is the No. 1 cause of death for young athletes, here's what more state governments could be doing to protect them: pic.twitter.com/wvXy4wp3rE
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) August 27, 2023
The good thing is, there could be a change in legislation, especially in Pennsylvania. A law was introduced by a state senator to prevent such incidents after Damar Hamlin collapsed during a football game this year. The law became popular as Damar’s Law and could potentially be a defining move in college sports.
What does the future hold for Bronny James?
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The 18-year-old has always been upfront about his desire to play in the NBA, Hailing from a family with a basketball legacy, he wishes to carry that forward.
With the weight of the surname, this early challenge in his career makes his life a lot more complicated. But his desire to get back on the court as soon as possible showcases that he is far from giving up on his dreams.
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Bronny is certainly not going to be the last one to suffer from the disease. So, what Rachel Nichols talked about was not only important for US sports but also for world sports. The implementation remains under doubt, but at least the mass is finally talking about it.
Edited by:
Sameen Nawathe