LeBron and Savannah James candidly reflected on a frightening moment in their lives. In the Netflix series “Starting 5,” the couple recalled when their son Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest last July. The two discussed how the terrifying incident affected the family and shaped the NBA player’s professional career. The basketball legend also talked about how the staff at his son’s university played a big helping role in the incident.
LeBron and Savannah James talks about son Bronny’s health scare in ‘Starting 5’
LeBron and Savannah James looked back at the time their son Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest on “Starting 5.” The NBA player remembered how the couple almost lost their son. Savanna said, “I think at the end of the day, it was just about us supporting each other and just being super grateful for the outcome.”
According to PEOPLE, Bronny was diagnosed with “an anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defect” last year. This was after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout at the University of Southern California (USC). In the Netflix series, LeBron and his mother, Gloria James, visited USC to meet Erin, a member of the university’s medical staff. Erin had responded to Bronny’s critical condition during the basketball practice.
As the camera pointed towards Gloria’s meeting with Erin, the NBA legend expressed his gratitude to the medical staff. He said, “Shout out to the man above. And to the whole coaching staff, training staff, members of that program.” While speaking to his mother, LeBron called Erin a “lifesaver” as the staff performed CPR on Bronny when he collapsed. He also claimed that the staff is the reason “Bronny is alive now and smiling and thriving and doing what any 19-year-old should be doing.”
In “Starting 5,” LeBron also revealed that Bronny, who is also a basketball player, worried if he will be able to return to the court. The father of two wondered how different the thought process is for a kid and a parent who saw their child experience something so critical. However, he expressed immense pride for his son and boasted about their mutual love for the sport.
Another snippet from the series showed Savannah James sharing an intimate look into her and LeBron’s relationship. She believes they are “just really young at heart,” which helps them to “keep things fresh and new.” Savannah also considers her husband her “bestie.” Meanwhile, LeBron revealed that as he got older, he understood what the true meaning of a partner and a family is. He credited his personal and professional milestones to his wife.
