Magic Johnson, Damar Hamlin join outpouring of support for Bronny James after cardiac arrest
Bronny James, a top USC basketball recruit and the son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest Monday during a basketball workout.
The 18-year-old was rushed to a hospital from USC's Galen Center and admitted to the intensive care unit. He has since been released from the ICU in stable condition. James' family provided news of his condition in a statement Tuesday morning.
"Yesterday while practicing, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” the statement reads. “Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU.
“We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information. LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes."
The family did not immediately provide further details on Bronny James' condition. James, a 6-foot-2 shooting guard, joined the Trojans as a four-star recruit on a team that's projected to start next season in the top 25. James' status with the team is unclear as the focus remains on his immediate health.
News of his cardiac arrest prompted an outpouring of support from the sports world, including from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest during an NFL game last season.
Prayers to Bronny & The James family as well. 🙏🏽 here for you guys just like you have been for me my entire process.
— 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧 (@HamlinIsland) July 25, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson and others from around the basketball and larger sports community also expressed well wishes to James and his family.
Cookie and I are praying for LeBron and Savannah’s son Bronny after hearing he suffered a cardiac arrest. We are praying and hoping he makes a full and speedy recovery 🙏🏾
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) July 25, 2023
Get well soon, Bronny! Our prayers and best wishes go out to the James family.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) July 25, 2023
Prayers for Bronny. What a great kid.
Come back stronger young fella.
Get better and feel better. ❤️— Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 25, 2023
Bronny 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) July 25, 2023
Prayers to Bronny man 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) July 25, 2023
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 for Bronny
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) July 25, 2023
Praying for Bronny🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) July 25, 2023
Bronny🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) July 25, 2023
Bronny 🙏🏾
— GPII (@Garydwayne) July 25, 2023
Prayer warriors please keep Bronny and the whole James family lifted.... 🙏🏾🙏🏾 GOD is able!
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) July 25, 2023
Bronny 🙏🏿
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) July 25, 2023
LeBron James has not spoken publicly about Bronny outside of the statement from the family.
