Chris Bosh Biography

Christopher Wesson Bosh
 
Chris  Bosh was born on March 24, 1984 in Dallas, Texas. Chris Bosh grew up in Hutchins, Texas is an American professional basketball player who plays power forward for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bosh names his parents as the biggest influences on his personality and considered NBA superstar Kevin Garnett as his favorite athlete, modeling his play after him.
Chris  Bosh Profile 
Full name : Christopher Wesson Bosh
Date of birth :March 24, 1984
Place of birth : Dallas, Texas
Listed height : 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight : 235 lb (107 kg)
Nationality : American
High school : Lincoln HS (Dallas, Texas)

Career information

College : Georgia Tech
Pro career : 2003–present
6× NBA All-Star (2006–2011)
All-NBA Second Team (2007)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)

2003–2010 (Toronto Raptors)

Bosh was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2003 NBA Draft and was signed on July 8, 2003. Prior to his signing, however, other NBA teams made offers for Bosh as they knew Toronto needed a veteran scorer, and Raptors star Vince Carter himself pressed for a trade.

 In December 2004, Bosh was simultaneously anointed as the new leader around whom Toronto would build. In the remaining games following Carter's departure, the power forward averaged 18.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 38.1 minutes per game, improving in every major statistical category.

Prior to the 2005–06 season, Bosh was named as one of Toronto's team captains. Bosh continued to work on his game as he consistently chalked up double doubles, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage for the first half of the season. On February 9, 2006, for the first time in his career, Bosh was selected to play in the 2006 NBA All-Star Game in Houston, Texas as a reserve forward for the Eastern Conference.

On January 31, 2008, he was selected to be on the Eastern Conference team for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game. To prepare for the 2009–10 season, Bosh worked out under Ken Roberson, looking to add 20 pounds and bring his weight up to 250.  In that period, Bosh was also the league leader in rebounds, rebounds per game, free throws made and attempted, and double doubles.

2010–present ( Miami Heat)

Bosh would sign with new teams for the 2010–11 season.On July 9, 2010, Bosh officially completed a sign-and-trade deal with the Miami Heat, teaming up with Wade and James. His parting message to the Raptors on his website said: "know that this was my toughest decision, mostly because Toronto has been so great to me. I've loved every minute here and I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart to the Raptors..."

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