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Encyclopedia > Chris Bosh
For the professional wrestler, see Chris Bosh (wrestler).
Chris Bosh
Position Power Forward, Center
Height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight 230 lb (104 kg)
Team Toronto Raptors
Jersey #4
Born March 24, 1984 (1984-03-24) (age 24)
Dallas, Texas
Nationality American
High school Lincoln High School,
Dallas
College Georgia Tech
Draft 4th overall, 2003
Toronto Raptors
Pro career 2003–present
Awards 3-time NBA All-Star
2003-04 NBA All-Rookie Team
2006-07 All-NBA Second Team
Medal record
Competitor for Flag of the United States United States
World Championships
Bronze 2006 Japan USA

Christopher Wesson Bosh (born March 24, 1984) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association who plays for the Toronto Raptors. Garnering an array of basketball accolades since his high school days, the power forward left college after one season to enter the 2003 NBA Draft. He was selected fourth overall by the Raptors in a very competitive draft class. Since his NBA career began Bosh has emerged as one of the most established young stars in the NBA. In the process, he has become a three-time NBA All-Star, been named to the All-NBA team, appeared for the USA National Team, and taken over former fan-favorite Vince Carter as the face and leader of the Raptors franchise. In the 2006-07 NBA season, Bosh led the Raptors to their first NBA Playoffs berth in five years, and their first ever division title. The following season, Bosh became Toronto's all-time leader in rebounds, blocks, double doubles and free throws made and attempted. Photogenic Chris Bosh is an American professional wrestler from Southern California. ... Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. ... is the 83rd day of the year (84th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Dallas redirects here. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... Lincoln High School is located in south Dallas, Texas (USA). ... The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a public, coeducational research university, part of the University System of Georgia, and located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia, Metz, France, Shanghai, China, and Singapore. ... The 2003 NBA Draft logo The 2003 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2003 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. ... The National Basketball Association staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. ... The 2003-04 NBA season was the 58th season of the National Basketball Association. ... The 2006-07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The United States mens national basketball team is the representative for the United States of America in international mens basketball. ... is the 83rd day of the year (84th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the sport. ... NBA redirects here. ... The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. ... For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. ... The 2003 NBA Draft logo The 2003 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2003 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. ... The National Basketball Association (NBA) holds an All-Star Weekend every February, with a variety of basketball-related events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night. ... The Associated Press All-NBA Team, also known simply as the All-NBA Team, is an annual honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every NBA season. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ... Vincent Lamar Vince Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American All-Star basketball player in the NBA. He currently is a player and co-captain for the New Jersey Nets. ... Professional sports leagues are organized in numerous ways. ... The 2006-07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. ... Current NBA Playoff logo. ... The Atlantic Division is a division in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. The 76ers, Knicks, Nets, and the Celtics were already in the seven team Atlantic before the merge that brought the Raptors and sent the Heat, Magic and Wizards to the new Southeast Division. ... The 2007-08 NBA season is the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. ... A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. ... Oscar Torres (13) is in position to block this shot. ... A double-double is a basketball term, defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates a double digit number total in any two of these categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots. ... It has been suggested that Three point play be merged into this article or section. ...


Owing to his initials and jersey number, Bosh is nicknamed "CB4", a name first coined by Toronto Raptors play-by-play commentator, Chuck Swirsky.[1] The nickname also alludes to a cult movie of the same name. Off the court, Bosh is noted for his philanthropy and active community service. In recognition of his own childhood experience, Bosh set up the Chris Bosh Foundation to help promote sports and education amongst youths in Dallas and Toronto, and regularly speaks to youths about the benefits of reading. Chuck Swirsky Chuck Swirsky, a. ... For the Cambridge postal area, see CB postal area. ... Philanthropy is the act of donating money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time and in regard to a defined objective. ... A charitable foundation is a legal categorization of nonprofit organizations that either donate funds and support to other organizations, or provide the sole source of funding for their own activities. ... Dallas redirects here. ...

Contents

Early life

Born in Dallas, Texas, to Noel and Freida Bosh,[2] Chris Bosh grew up in Hutchins, Texas.[3] A family-oriented person, Bosh often played basketball in the house with his younger brother.[4] By four years of age, he began learning how to dribble a basketball in the gym where his dad played pick-up games.[5] Although Bosh was always tall since youth and this allowed him to out-rebound others in basketball games,[6] he only started learning the game around fourth grade at a playground near his grandmother's house.[4] Apart from basketball, Bosh also played baseball up till high school, preferring to play as first baseman.[4] Growing up, 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.[6] Academically, Bosh always did well in school[7] but he began to garner significant attention from college recruiters when he led Lincoln High School in Dallas to the number one ranking in the country and the USA Today National Championship with a perfect 40–0 season.[8] Dallas redirects here. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... Hutchins is a city located in Dallas County, Texas. ... A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. ... This article is about the sport. ... The position of the first baseman First base redirects here. ... Kevin Garnett (born May 19, 1976) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... Lincoln High School is located in south Dallas, Texas (USA). ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ...


The teenager went on to lead Lincoln High to win the Class 4A state title before 16,990 fans as he racked up 23 points, 17 rebounds and nine blocks. Bosh was subsequently named High School Player of the Year by Basketball America, Powerade Player of the Year in Texas, a First-team all-American by Parade, McDonald's and EA Sports, a Second-team all-American by USA Today and SLAM Magazine, a First-team all-state player, and "Mr. Basketball" in Texas by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.[8] With his combination of grades and basketball skills, Bosh was on a number of college recruiting lists. Florida and Memphis made serious attempts, but it was Paul Hewitt, coach of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), who made the best impression. Bosh felt Hewitt would look out for his best interests and respect his aspirations to play professional basketball; moreover, Georgia Tech’s transition offense impressed the teenager.[7] The slam dunk by LeBron James is a field goal worth 2 points. ... Oscar Torres (13) is in position to block this shot. ... For the hockey arena, see Powerade Centre. ... United States Marines on parade. ... McDonalds Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the worlds largest chain of fast-food restaurants, primarily selling hamburgers, chicken, french fries, milkshakes and soft drinks. ... current EA Sports logo EA Sports is a brand name used by Electronic Arts since 1993 to distribute games based on sports. ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ... The first issue of SLAM, featuring cover athlete Larry Johnson. ... The State University System of Florida (SUS, or SUSF out-of-state) is a system of universities indirectly governed by the State of Florida. ... The University of Memphis is a public American research university located in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. ... Paul Hewitt (born May 4, 1963) is an American college basketball coach. ... The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a public, coeducational research university, part of the University System of Georgia, and located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia, Metz, France, Shanghai, China, and Singapore. ...


Bosh eventually chose to follow the footsteps of his cousin and aunt and attended Georgia Tech to study graphic design and computer imaging, and subsequently, management.[4] There, he led the Yellow Jackets in averaging 15.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 31 games, and led the Atlantic Coast Conference in field goal percentage (.560), joining Antawn Jamison as the only freshman ever to do so.[2] Bosh originally intended to complete his degree as he valued the importance of education, but by the end of the 2002–03 season, his strong performances convinced him that he was ready for the NBA.[7] Thus, he left Georgia Tech after his freshman season[2] and entered the 2003 NBA Draft. Although Bosh said in future interviews that he misses his college days, he believes he made the right decision to pursue a professional career.[6] He also intends to obtain his college degree one day,[5] to fulfill a promise made to his mother.[4] The Yellow Jackets is the name used for all of the intercollegiate athletic teams that play for the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. ... The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is one of the oldest collegiate athletic leagues in the United States. ... Field goal percentage in basketball is the ratio of field goals made to field goals attempted. ... Antawn Cortez Jamison [pronounced an-TWAHN] (born June 12, 1976, in Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Freshman redirects here. ... The 2003 NBA Draft logo The 2003 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2003 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. ... Professional sports began at North Panola High School in the early 1600s. ...


NBA career

Bosh shooting a free throw.
Bosh shooting a free throw.

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Rookie year

In a strong draft class comprising future All-Stars LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade,[7] Bosh was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2003 NBA Draft and was signed on 8 July 2003.[9] 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. General manager Glen Grunwald turned everyone down.[7] LeBron Raymone James (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Carmelo Anthony (born May 29, 1984 in the Red Hook Projects of Brooklyn, New York)[1] is an American professional basketball player at the small forward position for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association and the USA National Team. ... Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. ... The 2003 NBA Draft logo The 2003 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2003 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. ... is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Vincent Lamar Vince Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American All-Star basketball player in the NBA. He currently is a player and co-captain for the New Jersey Nets. ... Glen Grunwald is the former general manager of the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. He was GM of the club from March 1998 until April, 2004. ...


In his rookie season Bosh was forced to play out of position as the Raptors' starting center after Antonio Davis was traded to the Chicago Bulls.[10] Night in and night out the wiry teenager battled against opponents who had a significant size and strength advantage over him.[10] Bosh—who cited teammate Michael Curry as his mentor[6]—was often praised by his coaches for his heart, and willingness to play through pain and injuries resulting from his lack of body strength compared to some of the league's strong forwards and centers.[11] Bosh's contributions were not unnoticed by teammates either,[12] as he averaged 11.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.41 blocks, and 33.5 minutes in 75 games, leading all rookies in rebounding and blocks, and setting a franchise record for most rebounds in a rookie season with 557.[2] Bosh was rewarded by being selected to the All-Rookie First Team for the 2003–04 season.[2] The 2003-04 NBA season was the 58th season of the National Basketball Association. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Antonio Lee Davis (born October 31, 1968 in Oakland, California) is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. ... The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... If you mean the puppet designer, see Michael Curry (Puppet Designer). ...


Heralded as the new hope

With the departure of the former disenchanted franchise face Vince Carter in December 2004, Bosh was simultaneously anointed as the new leader around whom Toronto would build.[13] 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.[2] In recognition of his efforts, he was awarded his first ever NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played between 3 and 9 January, 2005.[2] As the season drew to a close, analysts predicted that Bosh would become an All-Star one day.[14][15] Bosh ended the 2004–05 season as the leading scorer and leading rebounder for the team on 21 and 46 occasions respectively.[2] Professional sports leagues are organized in numerous ways. ... Vincent Lamar Vince Carter (born January 26, 1977) is an American All-Star basketball player in the NBA. He currently is a player and co-captain for the New Jersey Nets. ... The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams, and organized in three divisions of five teams each. ... The 2004-05 NBA season was the 59th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...

Bosh and his team mates in a 2005–06 game against the Milwaukee Bucks. From left: Pape Sow, Bosh, Mike James and Morris Peterson.

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.[16] On 9 February 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[2] He was only the third Raptor to make an All-Star game, after Carter and Antonio Davis. Bosh's selection was just three days after he was named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second time in his career.[16] In March 2006, following a season-ending injury to Bosh,[17] the Raptors slid to a 1–10 record.[18] This highlighted Bosh's importance as the centerpiece of the offense, as well as the leader of the team. The Raptors finished the season 27–55 and Bosh averaged 22.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.[19] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pape Sow (pronounced Pop So) (born November 22, 1981, in Dakar, Senegal) is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. Sow was drafted by the Miami Heat in the second round, 47th selection, of the 2004 NBA Draft. ... This article is about the basketball player. ... Morris Peterson (born August 26, 1977 in Flint, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA. // Peterson played collegiate basketball at Michigan State University, and helped lead them to the 2000 NCAA title. ... The 2005-06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. ... A double-double is a basketball term, defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates a double digit number total in any two of these categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots. ... is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 NBA All-Star Logo The 2006 NBA All-Star Game was played on Sunday, February 19, 2006 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, home of the Houston Rockets. ... Houston redirects here. ... The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams, and organized in three divisions of five teams each. ... Antonio Lee Davis (born October 31, 1968 in Oakland, California) is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. ... In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was assisting in the basket. ...


Despite a major off-season revamp of the Raptors roster—including the departure of good friends Mike James and Charlie Villanueva—Bosh officially signed a three-year contract extension with a player option for a fourth year on 14 July 2006.[20] The deal was reportedly worth US$65 million over four years.[21] Upon signing the contract, Bosh said "I think the future is very positive for the franchise…change was needed…we have a lot of guys who just want to win and are willing to work hard."[21] During the same press conference, Bosh also announced a donation of $1,000,000 to a Toronto charity, known as Community Legacy Programs.[20] The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. ... This article is about the basketball player. ... Charlie Alexander Villanueva (born August 24, 1984 in Queens, New York City) is an American NBA player for the Milwaukee Bucks. ... is the 195th day of the year (196th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about charitable organizations. ...


Leader of the division champions

After a shaky start to the Raptors' 2006–07 campaign, the Raptors managed to surpass the 0.500 mark as the All-Star break approached.[22] Bosh's play and leadership were pivotal to this run and as an increasing recognition of his abilities, on 25 January 2007, he was named an All-Star starter for the East in the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. Bosh received the second highest number of votes among all Eastern Conference forwards.[23] This was his first All-Star start and second overall All-Star appearance, having averaged over 22 points and 11 rebounds in the first half of the season.[23] On 31 January 2007, in a game against the Washington Wizards, Bosh scored a 65-foot (20 m) buzzer-beating shot to end the third quarter of the game.[24] He shot 15-of-15 after missing his first four shots.[25] Bosh's in-form streak enabled him to be selected Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January 2007.[26] He had averaged 25.4 points and 9.1 rebounds while leading the Raptors to a 10–5 record in that month. On 7 February 2007, Bosh's career-high 41 points prompted the home fans to chant "MVP" — an unprecedented event in the Air Canada Centre.[27] Two days later, Bosh collected 29 points and 11 rebounds against the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting 10-of-10 in the second half.[28] The 2006-07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. ... The National Basketball Association (NBA) holds an All-Star Weekend every February, with a variety of basketball-related events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night. ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The 2007 NBA All-Star Game will be played on February 18, 2007 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegass Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C.. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Buzzer Beater ) is a manga series by Takehiko Inoue. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... In sports, a Most Valuable Player (MVP) award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests. ... North Entrance Atrium. ... The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in Los Angeles, California. ...

Bosh improved his numbers in ppg and rpg in the 2006–07 season and had to lead a vastly different team from the 2005–06 roster.
Bosh improved his numbers in ppg and rpg in the 2006–07 season and had to lead a vastly different team from the 2005–06 roster.

On 28 March 2007, Bosh became the new franchise record holder for double doubles in a home win against the Miami Heat.[29] He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the third time in his career shortly after,[30] having led Toronto to clinch their first NBA Playoffs berth in five years. Toronto went on to win its first ever division title, and concluded the regular season with a 47–35 record, including a 30–11 home record, both franchise records.[31] Bosh averaged a double-double with 22.6 ppg and 10.7 rpg for the regular season, both career-highs, and posted 17.5 ppg and 9.0 rpg for the 2007 NBA Playoffs.[19] He was named to the All-NBA Second Team at the end of the 2006–07 campaign.[32] Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... The 2006-07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. ... is the 87th day of the year (88th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Miami Heat (known as the HEAT [in all capital letters] on official team publications) is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. ... Current NBA Playoff logo. ... The Atlantic Division is a division in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. The 76ers, Knicks, Nets, and the Celtics were already in the seven team Atlantic before the merge that brought the Raptors and sent the Heat, Magic and Wizards to the new Southeast Division. ... A double-double is a basketball term, defined as an individual performance in a game in which a player accumulates a double digit number total in any two of these categories: points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots. ... The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Associations 2006-2007 season. ... The Associated Press All-NBA Team, also known simply as the All-NBA Team, is an annual honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every NBA season. ...


Before the 2007–08 season began, Andrea Bargnani, the number one pick of the 2006 NBA Draft, was slated to start alongside Bosh to form Toronto's frontcourt. Bosh had a slow start to the season, but as mid-season approached, his form picked up and he was named Player of the Week for the second week of January.[33] On 31 January 2008, he was selected to be on the Eastern Conference team for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game.[34] The 2007-08 NBA season is the 62nd season of the National Basketball Association. ... Andrea Bargnani, nicknamed Il Mago (translated to The Magician), (born October 26, 1985 in Rome, Italy) is an Italian professional basketball player with the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association. ... The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 NBA All-Star Game Logo The 2008 NBA All-Star Game will be played on February 17, 2008 at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana, home of the New Orleans Hornets. ...


Player profile

Bosh, listed at 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) and 230 pounds (104 kg),[19] possesses excellent speed, athleticism, and ball handling for a player of his size. He is particularly noted for his ability to drive to the basket and finish strong or get to the free throw line—where he is also proficient—but he is also known for his well-developed jump shot.[35] As the centerpiece of the Raptors' offence, when Bosh is double teamed, he is noted to unselfishly pass the ball to team mates who are in better shooting positions.[36] Bosh improved his shooting range when he worked on his three point shooting during the summer of 2006 and showed improvement in the 2006–07 season. On 8 November 2006, against the Philadelphia Sixers, he hit a game winning three point shot with 6.1 seconds left.[37] It was reminiscent of the shot that marked his "arrival" to the NBA in his first season, when he hit a game-tying three pointer against Houston to send the game to overtime.[2] When the 2006–07 season concluded, Bosh had shot .343 from the three point arc for the season.[19] It has been suggested that Three point play be merged into this article or section. ... This article needs a complete rewrite for the reasons listed on the talk page. ... In basketball, a three-point field goal, three-pointer, three-point shot, or, simply, three is a field goal made from beyond the three point line, a designated semi-ellipsoid arc radiating from the basket. ... is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Philadelphia 76ers (also known as the Sixers for short) are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Overtime is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport in order to bring the game to a decision and avoid declaring the contest a tie or draw. ...


In terms of leadership, Bosh has always led by example. As the leader of the Raptors, he is not noted for being vocal on the court, preferring to maintain his quiet and humble demeanor but expecting his team mates to match his work ethic.[35] Bosh is also known to deliver stern rebukes to team mates who make bad calls on the court.[38] Comparisons have been made between him and Kevin Garnett due to their similar style of play and physique. Kevin Garnett (born May 19, 1976) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ...


NBA career statistics

Correct as of 1 April 2008[19]
Regular season Team GP MPG SPG BPG RPG APG PPG FG% 3P% FT%
2003–04 Toronto 75 33.5 0.8 1.4 7.4 1.0 11.5 0.459 0.357 0.701
2004–05 Toronto 81 37.2 0.9 1.4 8.9 1.9 16.8 0.471 0.300 0.760
2005–06 Toronto 70 39.3 0.7 1.1 9.2 2.6 22.5 0.505 0.000 0.816
2006–07 Toronto 69 38.5 0.6 1.3 10.7 2.5 22.6 0.496 0.343 0.785
2007–08 Toronto 59 36.1 0.9 1.0 8.8 2.5 22.5 0.494 0.500 0.854
Career 354 36.9 0.8 1.2 9.0 2.1 18.9 0.487 0.314 0.791
All-Star 3 20.3 0.0 0.0 7.3 1.3 11.0 0.517 0.000 0.429
Playoffs Team GP MPG SPG BPG RPG APG PPG FG% 3P% FT%
2006–07 Toronto 6 37.0 0.8 1.8 9.0 2.5 17.5 0.396 0.200 0.842
Career 6 37.0 0.8 1.8 9.0 2.5 17.5 0.396 0.200 0.842

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Honors and achievements

  • 2007 NBA Atlantic Division Champion with the Toronto Raptors
  • NBA All-Star: 2006, 2007, 2008
  • All-NBA
    • Second Team: 2007
  • NBA All-Rookie Team: 2004
  • NBA Rookie All-Star Game: 2004, 2005
  • Bronze medal winner with team USA basketball at the 2006 FIBA World Championships

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Other achievements

  • Third-youngest player in NBA history to record 1,000 rebounds[2]
  • Fourth-youngest player in NBA history to record 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game[2]
  • Toronto's all-time leader in rebounds, defensive rebounds and rebounds per game in a season
  • Toronto's all-time leader in blocks
  • Toronto's all-time leader in double-doubles
  • Toronto's all-time leader in free throws made and attempted
  • NBA Sportsmanship Award: 2007–08[39]

International career

Bosh's international career began in 2002 when he was selected as a member of the 2002 USA Basketball Junior World Championship Qualifying Team that finished with a 4–1 record and the bronze medal.[40]


After his NBA career began, Bosh was named in March 2006 to the 2006-2008 United States men's national basketball team program, and helped lead the team to a 5–0 record during its pre-World Championship tour.[40] In August 2006, Bosh was named as a member of the 2006 USA World Championship Team.[40] Together with fellow 2003 draftees Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Kirk Hinrich, this team competed in the 2006 FIBA World Championship. The team won the bronze medal, defeating former 2004 Olympic champion Argentina.[41] Bosh was ranked sixth in field goal percentage.[40] The United States mens national basketball team is the representative for the United States of America in international mens basketball. ... Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. ... LeBron Raymone James (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Carmelo Anthony (born May 29, 1984 in the Red Hook Projects of Brooklyn, New York)[1] is an American professional basketball player at the small forward position for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association and the USA National Team. ...   (born January 2, 1981 in Sioux City, Iowa) is an American NBA basketball player, currently starting at point guard for the Chicago Bulls. ... Official logo The winner, Spain, is being celebrated The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ...


Following the 2006–07 season, Bosh was named in the team that would compete in the 2007 FIBA Americas tournament. However, he sustained a foot injury and withdrew from the squad.[42]

Bosh at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards.
Bosh at the 2007 MuchMusic Video Awards.

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Personal life

Besides his on-the-court exploits, Bosh was a National Honor Society member and graduated with honors from Lincoln.[5] He is also a member of the National Society of Black Engineers and the Dallas Association of Minority Engineers.[5] Established in 1921, the National Honor Society (NHS) is recognition program for middle and high school students who show achievement in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. ... National Society of Black Engineers (commonly known as NSBE), founded in 1971 at Purdue University, is an organization to improve the recruitment and retention of African-American engineering students. ...


In the field of philanthropy, given that he was only a few years removed from a childhood not without its financial challenges,[5] Bosh established the Chris Bosh Foundation in 2004. The Foundation's website describes the Foundation as "a non-profit organization promoting social enrichment, education and physical fitness among youth. The Foundation assists youth in reaching the educational and athletic goals they set through mentoring and setting examples in the community."[43] The Foundation, with programs in Toronto and Dallas, has worked closely with organizations such as the Toronto Special Olympics to raise important funding for community projects.[5] Bosh's mother, Freida, is the CEO of the Foundation.[43] As an avid reader, Bosh also regularly speaks to groups of Toronto children about the benefits of reading,[3] and has received the NBA Community Assist Award for his active contributions for the Raptors community development program in Toronto and Dallas during the course of the NBA campaign.[44] Philanthropy is the act of donating money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time and in regard to a defined objective. ... Dallas redirects here. ...


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2003 NBA Draft
First Round
LeBron James • Darko Miličić • Carmelo Anthony • Chris Bosh • Dwyane Wade • Chris Kaman • Kirk Hinrich • T. J. Ford • Michael Sweetney • Jarvis Hayes • Mickaël Piétrus • Nick Collison • Marcus Banks • Luke Ridnour • Reece Gaines • Troy Bell • Žarko Čabarkapa • David West • Aleksandar Pavlović • Dahntay Jones • Boris Diaw • Zoran Planinić • Travis Outlaw • Brian Cook • Carlos Delfino • Ndudi Ebi • Kendrick Perkins • Leandro Barbosa • Josh Howard
Second Round
Maciej Lampe • Jason Kapono • Luke Walton • Jerome Beasley • Sofoklis Schortsanitis • Szymon Szewczyk • Mario Austin • Travis Hansen • Steve Blake • Slavko Vraneš • Derrick Zimmerman • Willie Green • Zaza Pachulia • Keith Bogans • Malick Badiane • Matt Bonner • Sani Bečirovič • Maurice Williams • James Lang • James Jones • Paccelis Morlende • Kyle Korver • Remon van de Hare • Tommy Smith • Nedžad Sinanović • Rick Rickert • Brandon Hunter • Xue Yuyang • Andreas Glyniadakis
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The 2003 NBA Draft logo The 2003 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2003 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. ... LeBron Raymone James (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Darko Miličić (Serbian: Дарко Миличић; born June 20, 1985 in Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia, Yugoslavia) is a Serbian professional basketball player who is a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, the third NBA team for which he has played in his career. ... Carmelo Anthony (born May 29, 1984 in the Red Hook Projects of Brooklyn, New York)[1] is an American professional basketball player at the small forward position for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association and the USA National Team. ... Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. ... Christopher Zane Kaman (born April 28, 1982, in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Los Angeles Clippers. ...   (born January 2, 1981 in Sioux City, Iowa) is an American NBA basketball player, currently starting at point guard for the Chicago Bulls. ... Terrance Jerod T.J. Ford (born March 24, 1983, in Houston, Texas) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA, currently playing for the Toronto Raptors as point guard. ... // zyko fucking [pretty much a free-for-all now] - The Zyko Whining Hour 07/06/05 @ 12:11 AM now i want to preface this by saying that gwilym wogan has been and still is my friend for many years you need to chill out a bit with your recent... Jarvis James Hayes (born August 9, 1981 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Washington Wizards of the NBA. A 67, 220 lbs. ... Mickael Pietrus (French: Mickaël Piétrus) (born on February 7, 1982 in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe) is a French professional basketball player in the NBA. He is listed at 66 and is a swingman, playing both the shooting guard and small forward positions. ... Nick Collison (26 October 1980-) is an American basketball player. ... Arthur Lemarcus Banks III (born November 19, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada), commonly known as Marcus Banks, is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Banks is 62 (188 cm) tall and 200 lb (90 kg). ... FLucas Robin (FLuke) Ridnour (born February 13, 1981 in Coeur dAlene, Idaho) is an American professional basketball player for the Seattle SuperSonics of the NBA. He was born in Idaho, although grew up in Blaine, Washington. ... Clifton Reece Gaines (born January 7, 1981 in Madison, Wisconsin) is a professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Gaines, a 6 6, 205 lb point guard played high school basketball at Madison West in his hometown. ... Troy Devon Bell (born November 10, 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American professional basketball player formerly of the NBAs Memphis Grizzlies. ... Žarko ÄŒabarkapa (born May 21, 1981 in Zrenjanin, Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia) (Serbian: ) is a Montenegrin professional basketball player at the power forward position. ... David Moorer West (born August 29, 1980, in Teaneck, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player in the NBAs New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets. ... Aleksandar Sasha Pavlović (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Саша Павловић; born November 15, 1983 in Bar, SFR Yugoslavia (now Montenegro)) is a serbian professional basketball player in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers. ... Dahntay Lavall Jones (born December 27, 1980 in Trenton, New Jersey) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. Originally a student at Rutgers University, Dahntay transferred to Duke University to play with his boyhood Jersey friend Jay Williams who encouraged him to join him in North Carolina. ... Boris Babacar Diaw-Riffiod, better known as Boris Diaw, (born April 16, 1982 in Cormeilles, France) is a French professional basketball player for the NBAs Phoenix Suns. ... Zoran Planinić (born September 12, 1982, in Mostar, Yugoslavia (present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina)) is a Croatian professional basketball player currently a member of TAU Cerámica in Spanish ACB leagues top division. ... Travis Marquez Outlaw (born September 18, 1984 in Starkville, Mississippi) is a professional basketball player currently with the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. ... For other persons named Brian Cook, see Brian Cook (disambiguation). ... Carlos Francisco Delfino (born August 29, 1982, in Santa Fe, Argentina) is an Argentine professional basketball player for the NBAs Toronto Raptors. ... Ndudi Ebi (born June 18, 1984 in London, England) is an English former NBA basketball player. ... Kendrick Perkins (born November 10, 1984 in Nederland, Texas) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the NBA. He graduated from Clifton J. Ozen High School in Beaumont, Texas in 2003. ... Leandro Mateus Barbosa (born November 28, 1982 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian professional basketball player, who plays at the guard position with the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. ... Joshua Jay Howard (born April 28, 1980 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is a 6 7 NBA small forward for the Dallas Mavericks. ... Maciej BolesÅ‚aw Lampe (born February 5, 1985 in Łódź) is a Polish professional basketball player. ... Jason Alan Kapono (born February 4, 1981 in Long Beach, California) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA, currently with the Toronto Raptors. ... Luke Theodore Walton (born March 28, 1980 in San Diego, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Jerome Beasley (born May 17, 1980, in Compton, California) is an American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBAs Miami Heat. ... Sofoklis Schortsanitis (Greek: Σοφοκλής Σχορτσανίτης) (born June 22, 1985 in Tiko, Cameroon) from a Greek father and a Cameroonian mother [1] is a Greek professional basketball player who currently plays for Olympiacos BC in Greece. ... Szymon Szewczyk is a professional basketball player. ... Mario Trevon Austin (born February 26, 1982, in Livingston, Alabama) is an American professional basketball player. ... Travis Mitchell Hansen (born April 15, 1978, in Provo, Utah) is a professional basketball player, formerly of the NBAs Atlanta Hawks. ... Steven Hanson Blake (born February 26, 1980 in Hollywood, Florida) is an American professional basketball player at the point guard position. ... Vladimir Slavko VraneÅ¡ (born January 30, 1983 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, now Serbia) is a professional basketball player. ... Derrick Dewayne Zimmerman (born December 2, 1981 in Monroe, Louisiana) is an American professional basketball player. ... Willie J Green (born July 28, 1981 in Detroit, Michigan) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. After a college career at the University of Detroit Mercy, Green was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round (41st overall) of the 2003 NBA Draft. ... Zaza Pachulia, born Zaur Pachulia[1] (Georgian: ზაზა ფაჩულია) (born February 10, 1984 in Tbilisi, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union (present Georgia)), is a Georgian professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA. // Pachulia was a very successful basketball player at a very early age in Georgia. ... Keith Ramon Bogans (born May 12, 1980 in Washington, D.C.) is a professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association. ... Malick Badiane (born January 1, 1984 in Senegal) is a professional basketball player at the center position. ... Matthew (Matt) Robert Bonner (born April 5, 1980 in Concord, New Hampshire) is an American professional basketball player currently with the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. Standing 610 at 240 lb, Bonner was drafted out of the University of Florida by the Chicago Bulls in the 2nd round... Sani Bečirović (born May 19, 1981 in Maribor, Slovenia, at that time Yugoslavia) is a professional basketball player. ... Maurice Mo Williams (born December 19, 1982, in Jackson, Mississippi) is an American professional basketball player who currently is a member of the NBAs Milwaukee Bucks. ... James Lang (born October 17, 1983 in Mobile, Alabama) is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA for the Washington Wizards. ... James Andrew Jones (born October 4, 1980 in Miami, Florida) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. The 68 (203cm), 215 lb (98 kg) small forward who attended American Senior High was picked 49th by the Indiana Pacers in the 2003 NBA Draft... Paccelis Morlende (born April 19, 1981 in Creil, France[1]) is a professional basketball player at the point guard position. ... Kyle Elliot Korver[1] (born March 17, 1981 in Lakewood, California) is an American basketball player with the Philadelphia 76ers. ... Remon Van de Hare is a professional basketball player from the Netherlands. ... Tommy Smith is an American basketball player who was selected in the 2nd round of the 2003 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls but was released in mid-season. ... Nedžad Sinanović (born January 29, 1983 in Zavidovići, SFR Yugoslavia (present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina)) is a Bosnian professional basketball player playing the position of center for Real Madrid Baloncesto in the top Spanish League. ... Rick Rickert (born on February 11, 1983 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American-born basketball player. ... Brandon Hunter (born November 24, 1980 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player currently with Carpisa Napoli of the Italian basketball league. ... Xue Yuyang is a Chinese basketball player who was drafted #59 in the 2003 NBA Draft. ... Andreas Glyniadakis (Greek: Ανδρέας Γλυνιαδάκης; born August 21, 1981 in Hania, Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player who currently plays for the Italian League Team Virtus Bologna. ...

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Christopher (Chris) Wesson Bosh (born March 24, 1984 in Dallas, Texas, U.S.) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association, selected as the fourth overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 2003 NBA Draft.
Chris was rewarded by being selected to the All-Rookie First Team for the 2003-2004 NBA season and has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week twice so far in his career: Monday, January 10, 2005, and also on February 6, 2006.
Bosh was selected along with former teammate Mike James to be a playoff correspondent for NBA TV in 2006.
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