Bronny James has to undergo more tests so doctors can determine what caused his cardiac arrest, according to a new report.
Sources told TMZ Sports Wednesday that the 18-year-old athlete’s parents, LeBron James and Savannah James, are “relieved” that their eldest son is “doing much better” two days after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital.
While the teen is now out of the intensive care unit, LeBron and Savannah are “anxious to know what caused Bronny’s heart to stop” but staying “optimistic,” per the outlet.
“They seem to have gotten enough reassurance from his doctors to tamp down the fear.”
Photos obtained by Pvnew exclusively showed the worried father arriving at Cedars-Sinai hospital Monday.
The Lakers legend, 38, was seen walking into the medical center wearing gray shorts and a white graphic T-shirt along with a protective face mask.
A spokesperson for the James family told us Tuesday that Bronny had suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California.
“Medical staff was able to treat Bronny and take him to the hospital. He is now in stable condition and no longer in ICU,” the rep shared.
“We ask for respect and privacy for the James family, and we will update media when there is more information.”
According to the American Heart Association, cardiac arrest occurs when the heart “malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly.”
The condition is different than a heart attack, which occurs when blood flow to the organ is blocked.
Since the news broke, several friends, family members and athletes alike have sent their well-wishes to the family.
“Prayers to Bronny & The James family as well here for you guys just like you have been for me my entire process,” Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin tweeted Tuesday, referring to his own experience with cardiac arrest in January.
Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith also chimed in, telling viewers that he was “scared to death” about the situation.
It remains unclear whether the health scare will affect Bronny’s ability to play basketball in the future.
LeBron once said he would do “whatever it takes” to play on the same NBA team as his prodigy son, who was ranked as ESPN’s No. 20 recruit this year.
