Bronny James timeline: From heart attack to cleared to play

• Jeff Borzello, ESPN

  • Personnel WriterNov 30, 2023, 03:43 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider.
  • Joined ESPN in 2014.
  • Graduate of University of Delaware.Bronny James, the

son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, was cleared for a complete go back to basketball after suffering heart attack during a July practice at USC. A household spokesperson stated Thursday he will resume practice next week and return to games quickly after.In a declaration in August, the James family stated Bronny James has a congenital heart problem that is treatable, according to doctor tasked with his care.Editor’s Picks James, a top-20 recruit in the class of 2023, got to USC last spring and is expected to wear

for the Trojans this season. He invested his high school career at Sierra Canyon High School (California ), developing into a bona fide NBA prospect over the past couple of years. James was part of an extremely touted 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 and the predicted No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft.Here is a look at crucial minutes in James’journey to play college basketball.Bronny James has been cleared by physicians to return to basketball, per the James Family pic.twitter.com/6LDw9Pr5XL!.?.!— NCAA March Madness( @MarchMadnessMBB) November 30, 2023 July 21, 2018: Informal visit to Duke Bronny sees Duke’s school with his North Coast Blue Chips grassroots team.May 29, 2019: Heading to Sierra Canyon The Los Angeles Times breaks the news that Bronny

— who has actually just completed eighth grade– and his younger brother, Bryce, are leaving Santa Monica Crossroads and registering at Sierra Canyon.Sept.

3, 2022: Trip to Ohio State Bronny and LeBron take a visit to Ohio State for the Buckeyes’ football game versus Notre Dame, standing on the sidelines at the Horseshoe. A number of days later, Bronny posts an image 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: Chosen for the McDonald’s All-American game Bronny is among 24 players picked to the prominent McDonald’s All-American Game.March 29, 2023: McDonald’s All-American Video game Bronny plays 20 minutes for the West group, completing with 15 points and 4 helps 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 actually not offered an interview throughout his high school career, specifically concerning his recruitment. But at the Nike Hoop

Summit, he finally speaks openly about the recruiting procedure.” Speaking to them, speaking to the coaches, it’s excellent to know they want me there with them,”Bronny says, in reaction to a question about all-star-game teammates hiring him to particular 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 announces his commitment to the Trojans on Instagram. LeBron James states later that night

:”Congratulations to my boy on his next journey, on picking a fantastic university. I take pride in him.”This is an incredible thing,”LeBron included.”Certainly, his daddy didn’t go to school. His mama didn’t go to college. It’s incredibly cool. … USC is getting an excellent kid. He’s there to play basketball, [

but] they’re going to be incredibly shocked at how terrific a kid he is, despite the fact that they have actually been recruiting him for a while. “May 10, 2023: USC gets letter of intent USC formally announces the finalizing of Bronny James, signing up with the Trojans’2023-24 roster.June 14, 2023: Arrival at USC posts a tweet announcing Bronny’s arrival on school.”Bronny has shown up,”it says.July 24, 2023: Bronny suffers a heart attack while practicing Bronny is treated by medical staff and required to the healthcare facility, being admitted to ICU.July 25, 2023: Bronny remains in stable condition, no longer in ICU A James household spokesperson releases a declaration confirming the cardiac arrest and journey to the healthcare facility.” He is now in steady condition and no longer in ICU, “per the representative.

“LeBron and Savannah desire to openly send their inmost thanks and gratitude to the USC medical and athletic personnel for their incredible work and devotion to the safety of their

professional athletes, “the statement adds.Aug. 25, 2023: Bronny’s heart defect considered treatable In a statement, the

James household states Bronny’s heart condition– identified as a genetic heart problem– can be dealt with, and the family expects him to return to the basketball court.Oct. 2, 2023: LeBron says Bronny plans to play this season During Los Angeles Lakers media day

, LeBron James says Bronny is on school taking classes and is doing”exceptionally well.” He adds that Bronny has actually started the rehabilitation process to get back on the floor to play this season.Nov. 7, 2023: LeBron states Bronny has

an approaching medical checkup LeBron James states Bronny will go back to experiment the objective of appearing in game action if he passes a medical exam at the end of November. “Things are going in the best instructions with Bronny’s development,”James says.

“He’s doing rehabilitation. Every week he gets to do increasingly more and more. We have a huge moment at the end of this month to see if we can continue to go forward. If he’s cleared, we’ll be not too long away from him being back on the floor and back with his colleagues and practicing, with the

idea of being back on the flooring and playing in game circumstances.”Nov. 19, 2023: Bronny goes through pregame warmups for the first time Prior to USC’s game versus Brown, Bronny heats up with his colleagues for the first time.”It was excellent. He went through warmups with the team. He’s a huge part of our program and our group. He’s a terrific teammate,”Enfield says.”We look forward to ideally one day getting him back on the court, but when that day is, that’s not my choice. We’re going to be patient and go through the process.” Nov. 23, 2023: Bronny goes through pregame warmups for the 2nd straight game James goes through warmups once again before USC’s game against Seton Hall. He takes 3 shots from the corner, according

to reports.”Yes, he is with us and he’s studying the game, “Enfield

states. “He’s seeing his teammates participate and play and he’ll be out there hopefully pretty soon. “Nov. 30, 2023: Bronny cleared to play A James family representative reveals Bronny has been cleared by doctors to go back to basketball, and that he prepares to resume practicing next week and return to games not long after.”The James family would like to express their appreciation to the extraordinary medical group, the whole USC

community, and specifically the countless buddies, household, and fans for their love and support.

Battle On!” says a household representative in a declaration.