Bronny James made NBA history with his father, LeBron James, on October 22, 2024, becoming the first father-son duo to appear in a game.
He experienced a cardiac arrest during a workout at the University of Southern California in July 2023.
Highlights
- Bronny James was the most improved prospect and was projected as a top-ten pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
- He suffered a cardiac arrest due to a congenital heart defect during a USC practice session and was rushed to the ICU of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
- The Los Angeles Lakers drafted him in the 2024 NBA draft, pairing him with his father as the first father-son duo to play in the NBA’s history.
Bronny’s youth basketball games drew national attention when he was only 10, and he made his Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) debut with Strive for Greatness in April 2019.
On May 29, 2019, he was transferred to Sierra Canyon School for his first year and led his team to the Open Division state championship game, which was canceled due to COVID-19.
At age 10, he received scholarship offers and letters of interest from college basketball programs and announced his commitment to USC on May 6, 2023.
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Bronny with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, pairing him with his father and making them the first father-son duo to play in the NBA.
Bronny James Collapsed During A Practise Session In 2023
LeBron James’s son, Bronny James, was one of the country’s most improved prospects and was projected as a top-ten pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
However, he experienced a cardiac arrest due to a congenital heart defect during a USC practice session at the Galen Center on July 24, 2023.
LeBron James.
— NBA (@NBA) October 23, 2024
Bronny James.
The first father-son duo to play together in the NBA! pic.twitter.com/naadFLoPmh
Bronny was rushed to the ICU of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and doctors determined that it was treatable.
He was released from the hospital on July 27 after three days and has been on a remarkable recovery journey. He made significant progress with strict health routines and heart medications.
His family was confident in his recovery, and LeBron posted a video of him playing the piano on July 29.
Later, on December 10, he made his collegiate debut for the Trojans within five months, scoring 4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
Furthermore, Bronny announced his entry in the 2024 NBA draft via Instagram in April while maintaining his college eligibility. He was medically cleared to be eligible in May 2024.
He received 10 workout invites from NBA teams but visited only a few, including the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers.
Nonetheless, he is in perfect health as of 2024 and has joined his father in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Additional Information
- LeBron Raymone “Bronny” James Jr., the son of LeBron James and Savannah Brinson, was born in Akron, Ohio, on October 6, 2004. His parents married in 2013.
- Bob Myers claimed that his agent, Rich Paul, threatened other NBA teams not to draft him or that he would play overseas in the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia instead.
- His net worth is estimated at $10 million as of 2024. He signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for a $7.9 million deal.
- He chose the number 9 jersey for his professional debut in honor of the deceased musician Juice WRLD.
