LOS ANGELES — Bronny James is poised to make his school debut for Southern California practically 5 months after he suffered cardiac arrest.
James joined his teammates for on-court warmups 90 minutes earlier than tipoff Sunday. Wearing a white USC shirt and crimson sweatpants, he took quite a lot of jumpers below the watchful lenses of a baseline filled with photographers.
Students lined up round one facet of Galen Center and down an adjoining avenue ready to get inside. A person dressed as Santa Claus joined the frenzy.
The 19-year-old freshman is more likely to come off the bench for the Trojans (5-3) in opposition to Long Beach State. In the group at Galen Center is anticipated to be his father, Los Angeles Lakers celebrity LeBron James, and the remainder of his household.
“Super excited for that moment,” LeBron James mentioned. “I can’t wait to see him run out with his teammates. And then once he checks into the game, whenever that case may be, it’s going to be a big moment for our family.”
Coach Andy Enfield mentioned James’ standing for Sunday can be primarily based on how the freshman feels and the opinions of USC’s docs, trainers and energy coach.
PHOTOS: Bronny James poised to make school debut for USC practically 5 months after cardiac arrest
James can be on a minutes restriction in his debut.
James suffered cardiac arrest on July 20 throughout a exercise at Galen Center. He was discovered to have a congenital coronary heart defect that was treatable.
James was not too long ago cleared by his docs and USC’s medical workers to take part in full-contact follow. Previously, he had been restricted to figuring out on his personal doing weights, cardio and taking pictures.
