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USC basketball player Bronny James looks on during a game between the San Jose State Spartans and the USC Trojans on August 26, 2023,

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On Friday, the James family announced that Bronny was diagnosed with “an anatomically and functionally significant Congenital Heart Defect.” The family expressed that it is something “which can and will be treated.”

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USC basketball player Bronny James jokes around on the sidelines during a game between the San Jose State Spartans and the USC Trojans on August 26, 2023

Bronny spent two days in the hospital last month after experiencing the cardiac arrest while working out with his USC teammates.His father, the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, said the James family was “doing great” after Bronny was discharged from the hospital last month.

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Bronny James smiles before the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers during Round 2 Game 3 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals 2023

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In May, LeBron said the day his son committed to play basketball for USC was “one of the best days of my life.”

Bronny was considered one of the top players coming out of high school last year, according toESPN.

The four-time NBA Champion has said in recent years that one of the top remaining goals of his career is to play alongside Bronny in the NBA. “I need to be on the floor with my boy, I got to be on the floor with Bronny,” LeBron said during the NBA Playoffs earlier this year. “Either in the same uniform or a matchup against him.”

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Bronny is the oldest of the James kids; he and his brother Bryce, who also plays basketball, were born in 2004 and 2007, respectively, and their younger sister Zhuri arrived in 2014.

James’ son was back to normal life this weekend, attending his school’s football game against San Diego State University. Soon, Bronny’s coach and family say, he’ll be back on the court as well.“He’s a terrific basketball player and was playing very well [before the cardiac arrest],” Enfield said. “We all think there is a big upside in his game and he can help our team win.”

source: people.com