LeBron James expressed relief and gratitude as he shared that his family was “together, safe, and healthy” after his son Bronny was released from the hospital following a cardiac arrest.
The 18-year-old collapsed on the basketball court during a practice session with his University of Southern California (USC) team in Los Angeles on Monday.
He was discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Thursday, as confirmed by the hospital.
“I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers,” LA Lakers great James said.
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
“Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love,” the four-time NBA champion added in a social media post on Thursday, shortly before the hospital issued a statement.
“Thanks to the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’ medical staff, Bronny James was successfully treated for a sudden cardiac arrest,” the hospital said.
“He arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully conscious, neurologically intact and stable. Mr James was cared for promptly by highly-trained staff and has been discharged home, where he is resting.
“Although his workup will be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support.”
