USC's Bronny James received standing ovation after checking in for the first time since cardiac arrest

On Sunday afternoon, Bronny James checked into a college basketball game for the first time as his USC Trojans faced Long Beach State. James received a standing ovation and rousing applause from the home crowd, which included his NBA superstar father, LeBron James.

Bronny’s playing future was surrounded with questions after he suffered a cardiac arrest back in July during practice. Although Bronny missed the first team practice in September, he was expected to be able to make his collegiate debut this season. LeBron James was elated to see his son enter the game, filming on his phone from court side.

BRONNY. IS. BACK.

: @Pac12Network
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— USC Men's Basketball (@USC_Hoops) December 10, 2023

It didn’t take long for the son to look like his father, getting back in transition to block a shot off the backboard.

BLOCKED BY BRONNY JAMES

Just like pops pic.twitter.com/r5NxOLrVhC

— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) December 10, 2023

It is so good to see him back out on the court. Here’s to many more highlight reels.