Tests expose Bronny has genetic heart defect

• Myron Medcalf, ESPN Staff WriterAug 25, 2023, 07:37 PM ET

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USC freshman guard Bronny James, the boy of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, is anticipated to go back to the court “in the really future” after suffering heart attack throughout an exercise in July, a household spokeswoman stated in a declaration Friday.The most likely cause

of Bronny James’cardiac arrest was a hereditary heart defect, which was recognized after an initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and follow-up assessments at the Mayo Center and the Atlantic Health-Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey, according to the spokeswoman.Editor’s Picks 2 Associated A congenital heart problem is a broad

term referring to any abnormality of

heart structure that exists from birth, which results when the heart, or blood vessels near the heart, do not establish usually prior to birth.”It is an anatomically and functionally significant Congenital Heart Problem which can and will be treated,”the household spokesperson said.” We are very positive in Bronny’s complete healing and return to basketball in the really near future. We will continue to offer updates to media and respectfully restate the household’s ask for privacy.”James was released from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles 3 days after going into heart attack July 24 at USC’s Galen Center.The event occurred nearly a year to the day after Trojans center Vincent Iwuchukwu collapsed during a workout because of a heart disorder last summer season. Iwuchukwu returned to the court in January and played in 14 games as a freshman.James, who arrived at USC in Might as a five-star possibility, was forecasted to be a first-round choice in next summertime’s NBA draft and possibly play with his daddy at the next level.The Trojans are anticipated to compete for a Pac-12 title and an area in the NCAA competition. Together with the arrival of James, USC returns seasoned Boogie Ellis and included Isaiah Collier, who was ESPN’s No. 1 recruit in the 2023 class.