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Millions Pray for LeBron James Family After 18YO Son Bronny Suffers Shocking Medical Emergency: “Every Parents’ Worst Nightmare”

Published 07/25/2023, 11:00 AM EDT

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Basketball can be fragile, and LeBron James went through one of the most chaotic experiences as a father. His elder son, Bronny James, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest during practice on Monday. The 18-year-old is said to have abruptly collapsed on the court before USC’s medical staff rushed in to aid James. Likewise, he was immediately rushed to the hospital, where further treatment took place.

The incident was scary and had the NBA world praying for the All-American guard. As Bronny James recovers, the power of the NBA fraternity was on full display.

Bronny James suffers from a cardiac arrest

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Only two months ago, the James household was bellowing in celebrations. Bronny James, an All-American product had become the first of the family to attend college. Amongst the crowd of colleges, he picked the USC Trojans as his team. The 18-year-old joined forces with Isaiah Collier and DJ Rodman.

On Monday, the former Sierra Canyon star attended the usual team practice. However, the most tragic news unfolded right after. Shams Charania revealed the dreadful update. James had suffered a cardiac arrest, collapsing on the floor. The USC medical staff could stabilize James and get him treatment at a nearby hospital.

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Thankfully, he is now in stable condition, as clarified by a James household spokesperson statement, Charania reiterated.

“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,”

Both LeBron James and Savannah are yet to release any statement on the given matter. Bronny James is out of the ICU. However, even though he is out of danger, James is likely to be kept under close observation for a few weeks. It might also need him to take a break from college basketball.

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The severity and other details are yet to be disclosed. But in such dark times, the James household is being showered with a swarm of support from none other than the NBA family.

Trae Young, Patrick Beverley, and more lend strength to LeBron James and his family

With a brother down in agonizing worry and pain, some of James’ NBA peers and friends showed support. The likes of Trae Young, Patrick Beverley, and Jalen Brunson all joined hands to pray for his 18-year-old son.

Other notable names also chimed in as LeBron James experienced what can only be termed a parent’s world nightmare.

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In this time all fans can do is give LeBron James and his family the space they need while praying for Bronny’s wellness.

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Anuj Talwalkar

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having composed close to 2000 articles, he aspires to manage his own team one day and is pursuing a top-tier college-level management program specializing in sports. Anuj's love for basketball blossomed after he started following the NBA a few years ago, and he decided to merge his writing skills with his understanding of this thrilling game.
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