Bronny James may be getting back to basketball this season, according to his father, NBA star LeBron James. The four-time MVP also announced Monday at the Los Angeles Lakers’ media day that his son had recent heart surgery and is “doing well” rehabbing with hopes to return for his freshman year.
“He’s on the up and up,” LeBron said.
In July, the USC freshman suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed during a basketball team workout and was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where he was held for evaluation for three days.
Following his initial evaluation and follow-ups at top hospitals across the U.S., a James family spokesperson announced that Bronny had a congenital heart defect, which was the likely cause of his collapse.
LeBron also added that he will dedicate his 2023-24 season to his son.