Los Angeles Lakers

Bronny James admits cardiac arrest has affected his immune system

Published

July 31, 2025

Apr 13, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) stands during the National Anthem before the Lakers play Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

When Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest on July 24, 2023, it had the entire world wondering how this could happen to an 18-year-old.

Related: Fans react to workout photo of LeBron James at Clippers facility

It’s been said that a congenital heart defect was the cause of Bronny’s cardiac arrest. Luckily for Bronny, he was able to recover and make the NBA.

TOP NEWS

Rockets avoid sweep with balanced Game 4 effort against Lakers

Houston Rockets 5 days ago

NBA fans react as LeBron James leads Lakers to 3-0 lead over Rockets

Fan Reactions 6 days ago

Lakers hold off Rockets in OT to take 3-0 series lead

Los Angeles Lakers 7 days ago

Unfortunately, Bronny has admitted the incident has affected his immune system, causing him to get sicker more easily.

“I get kind of sick easier now,” Bronny said. “Which is kind of weird, but I think it messed with my immune system a little bit. So, I would have times where I have to sit out, and that conditioning that I’m working on just goes away in that week of me being out.”

The issue even affected his first game at the California Classic in the Summer League, causing him to miss it. Hopefully, the issue will go away and Bronny won’t be affected anymore by his cardiac arrest incident.

About the Author Published Jul 31, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1