The 19-year-old celebrated his birthday on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest in July
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LeBron James celebrated son Bronny’s 19th birthday on Instagram on Friday
LeBron James is celebrating Bronny James’ birthday!
The 38-year-old NBA star called his son Bronny the “greatest of all time” in a loving tribute post on Instagram on Friday as his eldest child turned 19.
“On and off the court, you are 🐐 @bronny!!” LeBron wrote in the caption of his celebratory post, which included a goat emoji to signify that his son is “the GOAT” (the most GOAT ever) great).
“Happy birthday!!! Love you ♾️ kid. Keep going! 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎✨✨✨✨,” LeBron added.
Alongside the message, the athlete also shared a series of photos of him and Bronny, one of which showed the father and son smiling as they posed for a photo. The second photo shows the two smiling at the camera again, with Browne giving the camera a thumbs up.
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LeBron James pays tribute to son Bronny on Friday
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LeBron also retweeted several photos on his Instagram Story that show his son playing basketball as a child and as he continues to celebrate his son’s birthday over the years.
The NBA star paid tribute to his eldest son after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout at USC in July.
In August, the James family announced that Browne had been diagnosed with an “anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defect,” which they added “can and will be treated.”
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Two months after cardiac arrest, Brownie turns 19
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Earlier this week, LeBron shared that Bronny, who recently began his first semester at USC, is “doing really well,” and he gave The Athletic an update on the 19-year-old’s progress and post-operative plans . Jovan Buha.
Following the “successful surgery,” LeBron said Bronny has “begun his recovery to return to the court this season,” according to Buha’s report.
“We’re excited to see where he is now and what his future holds,” LeBron concluded of the latest update on Bronny.
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In addition to Bronny, the former Lakers star also shares children Bryce Maximus, 16, and Juri Nova, 8, with wife Savannah James, 37 (Zhuri Nova).
Savannah also posted a birthday tribute to their oldest child on Friday.
“Happy 19th birthday!!!!” the mother of three wrote on Instagram. “I pray that the joy radiating from this photo is what you are feeling today. Even though it has been months, the strength, resilience, and determination you have shown keeps us all staying positive!”
“I love you so much and I pray that you are healthy, happy and prosperous this year and every year to come!” Savannah completed her post.
Last month, USC basketball coach Andy Enfield said in another update on Bronny’s recovery that Bronny was “doing great,” but added that he was “not medically able to respond.” Comment on anything.”
“He’s going to take classes and he’s doing really well in school and we’re really excited for him,” Enfield said, according to ESPN, confirming that the athlete did not participate in the team’s first game of the season.
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