Cameras captured the moment LeBron James met the woman who saved his son's life.
In the summer of 2023, Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest while training with several teammates at the University of Southern California.
James made a full recovery and played one season in Southern California before being drafted by his father, the Los Angeles Lakers, over the summer.
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LeBron James (left) and Bronny James of the Los Angeles Lakers smile before a game against the Phoenix Suns at Acresure Arena on October 6, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LeBron introduced Erin, the woman who performed CPR on Bronny, to LeBron's mother, who thanked Erin.
“It's literally a lifesaver,” James told Erin.
“Shout out to the guys above. The coaching staff, the training staff, everyone in that program. It's because of them that Bronny is alive and smiling and growing and doing what a 19-year-old is supposed to do. It's about making their dreams come true,'' James said on camera as part of Netflix's “Starting 5'' series.
“Bronny is the first person in my family to go to college. …And watching my son play the game he loves at the college level reminds me of what he was like when he was younger. You look at the position you're in and you think, “Wow, things could have been much worse for our family.''
Bronny James Jr. of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings during the first half of the 2024 California Classic Summer League at Chase Center in San Francisco on July 6, 2024. (Shearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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James hinted that all Bronny cares about is when he can get back on the floor.
“Kids are crazy. When they love something and want something, that's all that matters to them. As a parent, you're like, 'You had cardiac arrest.' In his mind, it's like, “Can I play ball again or not? And if the answer is yes, when can I play ball again?” I love it,” James said.
LeBron and Bronny shared the court in a preseason game Monday night, marking the first time the father-son duo not only played in the NBA at the same time, but also became teammates. They played together for about four minutes in the second quarter.
“This is so great for both of us, especially for our families,” LeBron said. “It's definitely a moment I'll never forget.”
LeBron James (23) and Bronny James (9) of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game against the Phoenix Suns at Acrisure Arena on October 6, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
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If things had been worse, LeBron's lifelong dream might never have come true.
It remains to be seen where young James will start the 2024-25 regular season, but Monday night seemed like a sign of things to come.
FOX News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
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