Bronny James Discharged from Hospital After Cardiac Arrest During USC Practice

Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, has been discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after being treated for cardiac arrest that occurred during a USC practice session on Monday.

The consulting cardiologist involved in James' treatment said in a statement that they are "hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support."

Representatives for the James family announced Tuesday that James was treated by medical staff and transported to the hospital, where he was in stable condition after spending some time in the intensive care unit.

It remains unclear what caused James to go into cardiac arrest.

Numerous athletes, celebrities and fans have sent their support to James and his family on social media throughout the week, including Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest during the 2022 season.

Shareef O'Neal, the son of Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, also reached out to James with a message of support. O'Neal underwent open-heart surgery when he was just 18 years old to repair a coronary artery issue.

LeBron James thanked everyone for their support of Bronny on Thursday via Twitter in his first public comments since the incident and wrote that the family "will have more to say" when they are ready to do so.

James committed to USC in May after also receiving offers from Memphis and Ohio State, joining No. 1 recruit Isaiah Collier on a Trojans squad that enters 2023-24 with high expectations.

James, a 5-star prospect, was the No. 22-ranked player and No. 5 combo guard in the class of 2023, per 247Sports' composite rankings.

The McDonalds All-American is also expected to be among the top names available for selection in the 2024 NBA draft. Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman has him ranked No. 36 in his latest 2024 NBA draft big board:

"James checks a coveted mix of boxes with translatable shooting and IQ for smart ball-moving and defensive anticipation. The question is whether he'll be a tough-enough creator and two-point scorer to offer more on-ball value. Regardless, there should be interest in his three-and-D package and intangibles, a combination that hints at a high floor. Given his consistent development at Sierra Canyon and his play at All-Star events, this year's bright spotlight doesn't seem likely to negatively affect him."

There is no timeline for when James will return to the court.