LeBron James' Son Bronny Set to Make a Potential Court Comeback Soon, Pending Approval
LeBron James shares hopeful news about his son Bronny's return to the court, stating that he could be back soon pending a medical assessment at month's end
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has announced that his son, Bronny, may return to the court soon pending a medical evaluation at the end of this month. In July, Bronny experienced a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice and was subsequently hospitalized.
The James family issued a statement regarding Bronny's condition following his discharge from the hospital. They stated that doctors had identified a significant congenital heart defect as the probable cause of the cardiac arrest, but expressed great confidence in their son's complete recovery. LeBron addressed reporters after the Lakers' 108-107 loss to the Miami Heat, mentioning an upcoming important event at the end of the month, which they hope will push them forward.
Once cleared, he will soon be able to rejoin his teammates on the court for practice, preparing to play in actual game scenarios.
He did not participate in the USC Trojans pre-season tour in August, and although his return date has not been officially confirmed, his father indicated that his son's progress is moving in the right direction.
The father and son duo at the 2023 McDonald's High School Boys All-American Game.
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"Everything is going well, and we take pride in his progress and strength," he remarked.
"With the numerous doctors he has consulted and the dedication of his physical therapy team, they have effectively brought him to where he is today, and we aim to keep moving in a positive direction."
Bronny's highly anticipated return to the court is overshadowed by the priority placed on his wellbeing.
"Before the setback, Bronny was displaying exceptional performance," stated USC head coach Andy Enfield in a conversation with basketball analyst Jeff Goodman in August. "His wellbeing is our primary concern. We are optimistic that he will make a comeback on the court at some stage during this season."
Although their star guard was absent, the Trojans commenced their season with a 82-69 victory against the Kansas City Wildcats in a Hall of Fame Series game in Las Vegas on Monday. Bronny, who has been actively participating in team practices, was present at the event and provided support to his team from the sidelines.
