30-07-2025
Bronny James reveals lingering health struggles after cardiac arrest at 18
Los Angeles Lakers star Bronny James has revealed a lingering health issue, ever since he suffered from cardiac arrest during a college basketball practice two years ago.
LeBron James ' eldest son, 20, revealed he gets sick easier now after the serious incident, than before he stepped foot inside the USC program.
Bronny collapsed during a July 2023 Trojans practice, delaying his college debut to that December due to a congenital heart defect that required surgery.
The 6-inch scar still runs down James' chest and is a reminder of how much every day in the sport means to him.
'I get kind of sick easier now,' Bronny said, per ESPN. 'Which is kind of weird, but I think it messed with my immune system a little bit. So, I would have times where I have to sit out, and that conditioning that I'm working on just goes away in that week of me being out.'
Early into his professional basketball career, Bronny has shown to be different from his legendary father in terms of demeanor. That's more evident after his appearances in the NBA Summer League.
LeBron James' eldest son said he gets sick more easily since his 2023 medical incident
'I just think that if you know me, I don't really like the spotlight in big moments,' Bronny continued. 'I mean, it was a great experience to be part of because it was the first son-father duo. But I'm a chill guy. I don't like [all that]. It comes with it.'
'But yeah, I don't really like to go back. I mean, I'll watch my good performances where I have some minutes under my belt, but I'm not going to go and watch that.'
The most noteworthy second-round pick from last year did enter the NBA in a tough spot, with nepotism claims hounding the 20-year-old.
'It was definitely like, "OK, this is where I stand right now, I need to just be better,"' he said. 'I need to get in the gym, get extra shots up, work on my body, work on my IQ, watch film, stuff like that with the coaches. So, it was definitely an eye-opener for me.'
More attention is now on Bronny than ever before, as he attempts to begin his second professional season, still with his father by his side after LeBron opted into his maximum contract deal worth $52.6million.
