during the first quarter of the Buffalo Bills’ matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in January.
The 38-year-old NBA star first spoke out on his son’s health scare in a message on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter.July 27. “We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone doing great. We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us!”
Bronny was discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center the same day, just three days after the incident. His release was announced by the hospital and the student’s consulting cardiologist in a statement, which explained that he had been treated for a “sudden cardiac arrest” and arrived to the hospital “fully conscious, neurologically intact and stable.”
“Mr. James was cared for promptly by highly-trained staff and has been discharged home, where he is resting,” the statement continued. “Although his workup will be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support.”
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