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“Storm Is Coming”: LeBron James Sends Stern Warning, as Bronny James Gears Up for His Basketball Return, 75 Days After Suffering Cardiac Arrest

Published 10/10/2023, 11:53 AM EDT

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The James family endured a tough couple of months after publications reported Bronny had suffered a cardiac arrest on 26th July. Bronny fell unconscious while practicing at the University of Southern California’s facility. He was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital. The hospital released Bronny on July 29th, as he continued to step up his recovery.

The James household has been there for Bronny for every step of his recovery. And recently LeBron teased his son’s return to basketball on his Instagram handle.

Bronny Close to a Return?

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In late July news broke that Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest while training at USC’s basketball facility. According to reports, the likely cause for Bronny’s cardiac arrest was a heart defect called Congenital Heart Defect. It is the leading cause of death for young athletes in the US. Thankfully, Bronny is on his way towards full recovery.

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King James posted a story of Bronny in USC’s jersey with captions reading “A storm is coming! H.I.M.”. LeBron tagged Bronny on the story with “#fighton”. Bronny decided to represent the University of California for his collegiate career. USC coach Andy Enfield anticipates Bronny “being a very valuable part of our basketball team. But that’ll be all sorted out. He’s the ultimate teammate because he cares about winning, and he has such a personal relationship with all his teammates. When you watch him on the court and you’re around them, that’s the first thing you notice within five or 10 minutes — and it’s contagious”.

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LeBron on multiple occasions, has stated that it is his dream to share an NBA court with Bronny. But, Bronny’s cardiac arrest put that dream on hold, as Bronny recovers from his illness. News of Bronny comes as welcome news to LeBron fans, as the romantic in them can’t wait to see the King and Prince share an NBA court in the near future.

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Bronny’s NBA Prospects

Bronny James, born on October 6th, 2004, is the eldest son of King James. Following in his father’s footsteps, he has been making waves in the basketball world. Bronny attended Sierra Canyon School in California. Intense media scrutiny and fan interest have accompanied Bronny’s young career, primarily due to his famous last name. His potential and growth as a player continue to be closely watched by scouts and fans alike.

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They rank Bronny 34th in the recruiting class of 2023 and project him to be drafted in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Scouts list his basketball IQ, passing, and unselfish attitude as strengths. He has been compared to De’Anthony Melton and Lonzo Ball in his pre-draft comparisons. While carrying the weight of expectations, Bronny remains focused on his development. He aims to carve out his own successful basketball legacy in the years to come.

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Dushyant Singh

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Dushyant Singh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. His basketball script journey began in 2020 when he was captivated by the Los Angeles Lakers’ triumphant NBA championship win. Before that he was merely dribbling and dunking as a boy next door.
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Saumya Khanduja