The son of LA Lakers star LeBron James has suffered a cardiac arrest however is now steady.

It occurred on Monday whereas the 18-year-old was taking part in basketball on the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

A household spokesman stated: "Yesterday while practising Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest. Medical staff were able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital.

"He is now in steady situation and now not in ICU. We ask for respect and privateness for the James household and we'll replace media when there's extra info.

"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."

He was taken to hospital unconscious from USC's Galen Center after a 911 name was made shortly earlier than 9.30am, sources advised US web site TMZ.

Bronny James earlier this yr selected to play for USC's basketball staff, the Trojans, and is hoping to observe in his father's well-known footsteps.

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He was rated as one of many prime highschool gamers and acquired presents from various faculties.

His father LeBron, 38, is the NBA's all-time main scorer and regarded by many as one of many sport's greatest-ever gamers.

He has beforehand stated it is his dream to play on the identical courtroom as his son in basketball's prime tier.

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