LeBron James honors USC staff for saving Bronny James' life
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
At the Time 100 Sports gala in New York on July 16, 2026, LeBron James paid tribute to the USC coaching and medical staff who saved his son, Bronny James, following his cardiac arrest three years ago. During a summer practice on July 24, 2023, 18-year-old Bronny suffered a cardiac event, prompting immediate medical attention that enabled him to continue his basketball career. LeBron, recognized as ‘Athlete of the Century’, emphasized the importance of AEDs in schools and advocated for increased awareness of cardiac emergencies in youth sports.
- •Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest on July 24, 2023.
- •LeBron James received the 'Athlete of the Century' award.
- •He praised USC for their lifesaving actions during the event.
- •Damar Hamlin and Savy King shared their cardiac arrest experiences.
- •LeBron advocated for teaching the use of AEDs in schools.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Honors USC Staff as Bronny James’ Cardiac Arrest Anniversary Nears
"Nearly three years ago, Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James was an 18-year-old freshman at USC. During a summer practice with the Trojans, James suffered a cardiac arrest on July 24, 2023. Fortunately for James, the USC coaching staff and medical team acted quickly and ultimately saved his life. James was later diagnosed with a […] The post LeBron James Honors USC Staff as Bronny James’ Cardiac Arrest Anniversary Nears appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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