Doctors pinpoint likely reason for Bronny James' unexpected cardiac arrest.

Bronny James suffered sudden cardiac arrest due to a significant congenital heart defect, according to his family's statement. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-e5e75f65-adb6-49b6-83c4-d34a70a2f1b8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The diagnosis came after evaluations led by Dr. Chukumerije, Dr. Ackerman, and Dr. Martinez. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-eeaf69d3-70b7-418f-87d9-b5fcafbf0d19 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Congenital heart defects alter heart structure and blood flow, typically forming before birth. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-b6ea4775-b4e4-4b2a-b0bd-9d40ad43f99a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The James family is optimistic about Bronny's recovery and basketball return after treatment. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-f6814653-8502-4f38-9ed0-1034de4d751b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(6.000000021844656%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Bronny collapsed during a workout for USC's basketball team; prompt medical attention stabilized his condition. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-5d14b7ce-b640-4dd2-85a2-814dc25a8f9b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.028571431460275%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Privacy is requested for the family during this time, with updates to follow. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-6b7025ba-65d1-4371-84a9-2610b69d73da [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Bronny committed to USC for basketball in May before his cardiac incident. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-a88eb7a3-cf44-40fb-b080-aa2cfa777132 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] LeBron James expressed gratitude for support and provided updates on Bronny's health during hospitalization. Image Credit : Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-0713aaad-ef66-4e5f-9385-889334ca0258 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-11.005923173967972%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Bronny is LeBron and Savannah James' eldest child; the couple has two other children, Bryce and Zhuri. Image Credit : Instagram