'Thankful' Bronny James makes USC basketball debut nearly 5 months after cardiac arrest

Bronny James showed off his defensive skills in his college debut for Southern California nearly five months after he suffered cardiac arrest and expressed gratitude for the doctors and family who supported him.

He had four points, three rebounds and two assists on Sunday, coming off the bench play in front of his superstar father LeBron James.

"I just want to say I'm thankful for everything," Bronny James said afterward in brief comments to a horde of media. He thanked the Mayo Clinic, where he received treatment, as well as his parents, siblings, coach Andy Enfield and his teammates "during this hard time in my life."

He left without taking any questions.

The Trojans lost in overtime to Long Beach State, 84-79. James walked off with his deflated teammates and didn't greet his father who sat courtside.

James logged 16 minutes, including starting the five-minute extra session, but he wasn't a factor then before coming out for the last time. He was one of three shooting, hitting a three-pointer in the second half.

Bronny drains a three for his first bucket as a Trojan!<br><br>