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He was given medical approval to return to basketball activities in November and returned to training with his USC teammates shortly thereafter.<\/p>\n<p>James, a prized high school prospect closely scrutinised because of his father, opted to play for USC in May. But at a July workout, he collapsed and was hospitalised for three days.<\/p>\n<p>His family revealed in August that he had been diagnosed with and treated for a congenital heart defect. Bronny James didn\u2019t take questions from reporters after the game, but said he was \u201cthankful for everything\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He thanked the staff at the Mayo Clinic, his family and his coaches for supporting him \u201cat this hard time in my life\u201d. The Galen Centre in downtown Los Angeles was packed, with LeBron James making his entrance to courtside seats accompanied by daughter Zhuri and son Bryce, who plays basketball for Sierra Canyon high school.<\/p>\n<p>Bronny James got a standing ovation when he entered the game with 12:58 remaining in the first half. He missed his only shot in the half but drew a roar with a chase-down block that evoked the moves of his famous father.<\/p>\n<p>He scored his first points with a second-half three-pointer that again had fans, including his dad, on their feet. On Thursday, LeBron James had said his son\u2019s return to the court meant \u201ceverything and more\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can\u2019t wait to see him run out with his teammates,\u201d James said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd then once he checks into the game, whenever that case may be, it\u2019s going to be a big moment for our family.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a big milestone for our family, for sure, and it\u2019s another step for him on his journey in his basketball career.<br \/>\n\u201cWatching Bronny walk out on that court gave me chills,\u201d Wade posted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWelcome back to the game you love, Bronny.<\/p>\n<p>\u201d Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns also offered a shout-out, posting, \u201cWelcome back, Bronny.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\">Mauritius<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. 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