Bronny James is released from hospital

Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James, has been released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after being treated for a sudden cardiac arrest, according to the hospital.

"Although his workup will be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support," Dr. Merije Chukumerije, a cardiologist at the hospital, said.

Chukumerije complimented the "swift and effective response" of the University of Southern California training staff when James suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice Monday and was hospitalized.

"He arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully conscious, neurologically intact and stable," Chukumerije said.

Earlier, LeBron James tweeted about his son, an incoming freshman for the USC men's basketball team and a top collegiate prospect, for the first time since the practice incident, thanking well-wishers for sending his family "love and prayers."

"We feel you and I'm so grateful. Everyone doing great," the Lakers star wrote. "We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we're ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us! #JamesGang"

Cardiac arrest occurs when electrical disturbances cause the heart to suddenly stop beating. It may be fatal if not immediately treated but can be reversed by CPR and a defibrillator, according to the American Heart Association.