Bronny James: Events leading up to his heart attack
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Jeff Borzello, ESPN
- Staff WriterJul 25, 2023, 01:58 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider.
- Joined ESPN in 2014.
- Graduate of University of Delaware.Bronny James, the
boy of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, remains in stable condition after suffering cardiac arrest Monday throughout summer practice at USC.Editor’s Picks 1 Associated James, a top-20 recruit in the class of 2023, got here
at USC last month and is anticipated to wear for the Trojans this season. He spent his high school profession at Sierra Canyon High School (California), developing into an authentic NBA possibility over the past number of years. James belonged to a highly promoted recruiting class for USC coach Andy Enfield as one of four ESPN 100 potential customers– including Isaiah Collier, the No. 1 total hire in the 2023 class.As we wait for more information, here is a take a look at essential minutes in James’basketball profession. July 21, 2018: Unofficial check out to Duke Bronny visits
Duke’s campus with his North Coast Stock grassroots team.May 29, 2019: Heading to Sierra Canyon The Los Angeles Times breaks the news that Bronny– who has simply ended up 8th grade– and his younger brother, Bryce, are leaving Santa Monica Crossroads and registering at Sierra Canyon.Sept. 3, 2022: Journey to Ohio State Bronny and LeBron take a see to Ohio State for the Buckeyes’football game versus Notre Dame, standing on the sidelines at the Horseshoe. A couple of days later on, Bronny posts a photo on Instagram of him in an Ohio State basketball jersey with the #notcommitted hashtag. LeBron was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, while Bronny was born in Cleveland.Jan. 24, 2023: Selected for the McDonald’s All American game Bronny is one of 24 players picked to the distinguished McDonald’s All American Game.March 29, 2023: McDonald’s All American Game Bronny plays 20 minutes for the West team, finishing with 15 points and 4 assists while shooting
5-for-8 from 3-point variety. He likewise took part in the dunk contest.April 6, 2023: Bronny breaks his silence Bronny had not offered an interview throughout his high school career,
especially concerning his recruitment. But at the Nike Hoop Summit, he finally speaks openly about the recruiting process.”Speaking with them, speaking to the coaches, it’s great to understand they desire me there with them,” Bronny states,
in reaction to a concern about all-star-game teammates recruiting him to specific schools. “But at the end of the day, it’s my decision and I require to make the right one for me.
“May 6, 2023: Dedication to USC Bronny reveals his commitment to the Trojans on Instagram. LeBron James states later on that night:”Congratulations to my son on his next journey, on picking an excellent university. I take pride in him.”This is an extraordinary thing,”LeBron included.”
Clearly, his father didn’t go to school.
His mother didn’t go to college. It’s incredibly cool. … USC is getting a great kid. He’s there to play basketball, [but] they’re going to be extremely shocked at how excellent a kid he is, even though they’ve been hiring him for a while.” May 10, 2023: USC receives letter of intent USC officially reveals the signing of Bronny James, joining the Trojans’2023-24 roster.June 14, 2023: Arrival at USC posts a tweet announcing Bronny’s arrival on school. “Bronny has arrived, “it says.July 24, 2023: Bronny suffers a heart attack while practicing Bronny is treated by medical personnel and taken to the hospital, being confessed to ICU.Bronny James is stable and out
of the ICU after suffering a heart attack while practicing at USC on Monday. More: https://t.co/MYCJuFYNwQ pic.twitter.com/LEcfebPMxj!.?.!— ESPN (@espn)July 25, 2023 July 25
, 2023: Bronny remains in stable condition, no longer in ICU A James family spokesperson releases a
declaration confirming the heart attack and journey to the health center
.”He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU, “per the representative.
“LeBron and Savannah wish to openly send their inmost thanks and gratitude to the USC medical and athletic staff for their unbelievable work and devotion to the security of their athletes,”the declaration included.