LeBron James has spoken out for the first time since his 18-year-old son Bronny had a brush with death after suffering heart failure.
The teenager suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at USC on Monday, July 24, 2023.
A James family spokesperson confirmed Tuesday in a statement that Bronny suffered cardiac arrest while practising the day prior.
“Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU,” a James family spokesperson said at the time.
According to a statement by a James family spokesperson obtained by multiple outlets on Tuesday, Bronny is out of the ICU and in stable condition.
CNN reported Wednesday that Bronny had a cardiac screening several months ago as part of a program for prospective NBA players and the results came back normal.
LeBron James took to Twitter on Thursday to address the serious medical emergency.
The 38-year-old basketballer thanked the countless people who offered his family love and prayers following the news that his son suffered a cardiac arrest.
“I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers. We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us! #JamesGang👑” the NBA star posted to Twitter on Thursday.
I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers. We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your…
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 27, 2023
