“Sick of seeing that conspiracy bullshit”: Bronny James cardiac arrest sparks vaccination debate among fans

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Fans react to Bronny James going into cardiac arrest

News surfaced on Tuesday that Bronny James went into cardiac arrest while practicing. Fortunately, thanks to the quick intervention of the medical staff on hand, James was transported to the hospital where he is now in stable condition.

Immediately, the news sparked debate among fans as to whether or not the young standout had been vaccinated prior to going into cardiac arrest. While some argued that Bronny James must have been vaccinated, others pointed out that young athletes going into cardiac arrest wasn't a new phenomenon.

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Fortunately, Bronny James remains in stable condition and is expected to make it through the ordeal. According to Shams Charania, LeBron and Savannah James have expressed their deepest thanks to the USC staff for their quick intervention.

What this could mean for Bronny James going forward

While many continue to debate whether or not a COVID-19 vaccine played a part in Bronny James going into cardiac arrest, others are wondering what this means going forward. While Bronny is in stable condition in the hospital, many have pointed out that he could be forced to undergo open heart surgery like Shareef O’Neal.

In the case of the LSU standout, after a heart monitor alerted his doctors to concerns, O’Neal had to make the difficult choice to either undergo open heart surgery or quit sports forever. Although Shareef O’Neal made the decision to undergo heart surgery, at the time, doctors told him he could retire from sports and live a normal healthy life.

Bronny James, meanwhile, is one of the most talked about prospects in his draft class and this setback could force him to sit out next season or walk away from basketball entirely.

In addition, there’s no way of knowing how this could impact the James family as a whole. While LeBron James had recently indicated that he would be returning to the court for another season with the LA Lakers, this could change everything.

Given the fact that his son went into cardiac arrest, LeBron James could decide to retire to spend time with his family after an incredibly close call. Given the seriousness of the situation, it’s safe to say that nobody could fault the four-time champ for prioritizing his family over what's left of his career.

While the family has yet to release further updates on Bronny James' condition, they have asked for privacy during this time. With Bronny’s health being the most important thing, only time will tell what the future holds.

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