Bronny James, son of basketball legend LeBron James, stated he was “grateful for the whole lot” as he made his school debut lower than 5 months after collapsing from cardiac arrest.
The 19-year-old got here off the bench at halftime for USC of their 84-79 loss to Lengthy Seashore State.
James was found to have a congenital coronary heart defect in July and was cleared to return to the game in November.
“Pleased with you child,” LeBron James stated.
“At the moment you gave me extra life.”
The four-time NBA champion, who performs for the Los Angeles Lakers, added in an Instagram put up: “I can not even inform you all how emotional right now was for me! I am actually exhausted and all I can say is @Bronny you’re merely unimaginable!!
“Rattling the wins and losses that may occur. You’ve got already received the last word objective/championship and that is life!!!”
LeBron (38 years previous) attended the stadium alongside his relations, together with his different youngsters, his son, Bryce Maximus, and his daughter, Zuri.
They obtained again on their toes when James scored first with a 3-pointer of the second half. James had beforehand obtained heat applause from the followers when he entered the match.
Bronny performed 16 minutes and scored 4 factors with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.
“I simply need to say I am grateful for the whole lot,” he stated afterwards. He additionally thanked the medical employees who handled him, his household, coach Andy Enfield and his teammates “throughout this tough time in my life.”
James additionally obtained well-wishes on social media, together with a message from three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade, who wrote: “Seeing Bronny stroll out on that courtroom gave me goosebumps.
“Welcome again to the sport you’re keen on, Brony.”