LeBron James Reflects on Son’s Health Scare and Historic NBA Season

LeBron James and his son, LeBron “Bronny” James, Jr., are making history as the first father/son duo to play together in the NBA. However, their journey almost took a tragic turn in July 2023 when Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest during a preseason practice while playing college basketball for USC.

In the new Netflix docuseries, “Starting 5,” LeBron and his wife Savannah open up about the emotional ordeal they went through during their son’s health emergency. Savannah describes how they leaned on each other for support, grateful for the positive outcome.

The docuseries also shows LeBron and his mother, Gloria James, visiting USC and meeting Erin, a member of the university’s medical staff who performed CPR on Bronny. LeBron expresses his gratitude to everyone involved in saving his son’s life.

Despite the scare, Bronny’s love and commitment to the game of basketball never wavered. LeBron admires his son’s determination to get back on the court, even after such a serious health scare.

“Starting 5” is now available on Netflix, giving viewers a glimpse into the lives of elite pro basketball players like LeBron James. As the father/son duo prepares for the upcoming NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, fans are eagerly anticipating their debut on the court together. The regular season kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 22, promising an exciting season ahead for the James family.