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NBA Legend Chris Bosh Shares Recent Health Scare

After a Hall of Fame career that got cut short, Bosh gives some advice
Austin Dobbins|
Sep 11, 2021; Springfield, MA, USA; Class of 2021 inductee Chris Bosh speaks during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement at MassMutual Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Sep 11, 2021; Springfield, MA, USA; Class of 2021 inductee Chris Bosh speaks during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement at MassMutual Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Chris Bosh is forever etched in NBA History. He is a Hall of Famer, a two-time NBA Champ, has his own day across the Association, and is an Olympic Gold Medalist (and Hall of Famer) for his membership of the 2008 "Redeem Team".

His career in Miami was especially memorable, ultimately leading to his jersey retirement with the Miami Heat. Many fans will always remember his role in one of the most iconic moments in Finals history:

"Rebound Bosh, back out to Allen. His three-pointer... bang!"

He was an 11-time All-Star and averaged 19.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists on 49.5% from the floor.

Unfortunately for Bosh his career was cut short in 2016 due to health concerns, specifically involving blood clots. Bosh was still performing at a high level while many, including myself, believe that Miami could have made some serious noise in the playoffs that season if it wasn't for the unfortunate circumstances.

Recent Health Scare

Recently, Chris Bosh had another health scare that he didn't want to go into detail about, but he did post on social media to update fans and provide a great perspective on life for everyone.

“So, I woke up covered in my own blood, It was crazy. It was fast. It was instant. There was no warning. I didn’t have any time to prepare for it. I was getting ready to go on a date with my wife. And the next thing you know I was on the ground. I won’t get into specifics. But you can kind of see, I’m still recovering. I’m not going to try to hide that one in case I look different. But it was a scary thing, and it came fast.”
Chris Bosh

A scary situation for anyone, Bosh went into further detail about how it has changed his perspective.

“It made me really have a different outlook on life in how things go, what we do for ourselves, what we do for our family, how we live our lives. And no matter what it is, make sure you don’t wait. That’s the thing that I get from this. Don’t wait to take action because it could come fast, it could come quick. And I’m lucky to be alive, and I feel great about that. “Now, I’m thinking about how I live my day-to-day life. That’s really it. But don’t wait. Don’t wait to take action. You might be wanting to get a promotion. You might want to try out for the team. You might want to go on that vacation. It might be so many different things that people want to do that we want to do that we never do.
Chris Bosh

And that’s the reality; time doesn’t wait for anyone. Any day could change everything, which is why it’s important to live with that perspective.

Chris Bosh doesn’t need to remind the world about adversity. His career and life have already shown it. But hearing that message from someone who has accomplished so much, yet still faced unexpected challenges, serves as another reminder of how unpredictable life can be.

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Austin Dobbins
AUSTIN DOBBINS

Austin also writes for the Five Reasons Sports Network, covering all South Florida sports. As a current athlete, Austin specializes in in-depth analysis, player profiles, combining on-field knowledge with strong storytelling to cover football, basketball, and beyond. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Business Management at Webber International University. Twitter: @austindobbins13

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