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LeBron James has been going through one of the toughest times a father could ever have. His eldest son, Bronny, suffered a cardiac arrest during a practice session with his team at the University of Southern California. He was immediately accommodated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Initially, there was no information on the incident other than the timeline. However, things seemed a little stable when a family spokesperson applauded the USC medical and athletic staff for their quick thinking and expertise on James’ behalf.

Even better news has surfaced that Bronny has been discharged from the hospital. According to Merije Chukumerije – the consulting cardiologist for James, Bronny arrived at the hospital with complete consciousness while being neurologically intact and stable. His release also declared that Bronny is now resting at his home.

LeBron James addresses the public for the first time since the heart-wrenching incident

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LeBron and countless fans and athletes have been cheering for Bronny’s basketball career for a long time. Ever since his medical situation, LeBron and his family have requested privacy. While there was little to no insight into the specifics, a sense of relief emerged when Bronny was relieved from the intensive care unit in a short time. On July 27, LeBron addressed the public for the first time. He thanked people and fans for their constant support.

LeBron and his family attended the 2023 ESPY Awards two weeks before the accident. Like James’ family, fans rejoiced in learning about the young superstar’s good health. However, no more details have been provided yet officially.

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In 2018, Shaquille O’Neal‘s son Shareef O’Neal faced a similar heart problem. At 18, he continued playing sports and opted for open heart surgery to maximize his chances.?

Fatherhood knows no break

Even though Bronny is well out of danger, there are essential details regarding recovery time and process that fans would soon love to know. Knowing that Bronny is in good observation and a safe space is enough for James to keep going.

Ahead of the good news, James recently posted his workout pictures alongside Bryce, his younger son. He captioned the images with,?“It’s my job to always remain strong & to show them [his children] the blueprint regardless of the outcome.”?

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He closed the caption with #JamesGang, referring to his closely-knit bond with his family of 3 children and his wife; #BryceMaximus and #MyTwin referring to Bryce’s identical features like LeBron himself.

16-year-old Bryce stands at 6’6 feet, and plans on following the formidable footsteps of his father. Bryce has already been turning heads on the hardwood as a versatile guard with an impressive smooth jumper. Currently, he resides at Campbell Hall. At just 15 years old, Bryce received his first Division I scholarship offer in August 2022, displaying immense potential. While Bronny has already committed to USC, Bryce has caught the attention of other programs like Oregon and UCLA. Some analysts believe that with his skills and family legacy, he could surpass the hype surrounding Bronny.

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LeBron’s aspiration to play alongside his son Bronny in LA Lakers uniform might have to wait following the recent incident. That said, it is still possible that Bronny will appear for the 2024 drafts. Furthermore, James also stated that sharing the court with his sons is an ultimate dream. Bryce is projected to appear for NBA drafts around 2026, giving his elder brother a wider timeframe.