Latest Analysis on Bronny James: Can He Make a Full Recovery?

Bronny James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest Monday morning while practicing at USC, but is reportedly in stable condition and out of the ICU.

It is fantastic news that Bronny is already out of the ICU, this means he is not intubated, according to our panel of former head team physicians. Breathing on his own is a great indication that he is on his way to recovery, but the real issue will be determining the cause of his sudden cardiac arrest. 

The 18-year-old was practicing at USC prior to the start of his freshman season when he collapsed on the court, then was taken to a hospital, according to a statement released by the family.

Our panel of doctors are not in the business of speculating. As was the case with our Damar Hamlin coverage, we work off of publicly reported facts and provide analysis based on decades of expertise in sports medicine.

Bronny James will undoubtedly undergo many tests before the question or returning to play if even discussed. High school physicals are not as rigorous as the physical examinations that athletes undergo at the NBA draft combine.

It's unclear if he already underwent a physical with USC.

Essentially, it is likely nobody’s fault that this issue wasn’t discovered prior to Bronny James taking the court in a practice Monday at USC.

James did not display any previous signs of heart issues and thus was likely not rigorously screened for such an occurrence.

“LeBron and Savannah wish to publicly send their deepest thanks and appreciation to the USC medical and athletic staff for their incredible work and dedication to the safety of their athletes,” part of the family’s statement reads.

Bronny James committed to USC over Ohio State and Oregon last May, opting to stay close to home. Ranked a four-star guard, James was the No. 19 prospect coming out of high school, according to ESPN.

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