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| '''Christopher Wesson Bosh''' (born ] ]) is an ] professional ] player in the ] who plays for the ]. Garnering an array of basketball accolades since his ] days, the ] left college after one season to enter the ]. 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 ], been named to the ] team, appeared for the ], and taken over former fan-favorite ] as the face and leader of the Raptors ]. In the ], Bosh led the Raptors to their first ] berth in five years, and their first ever ] title. The ], Bosh became Toronto's all-time leader in ] scored, ], ], ]s and ]s made and attempted. | |||
| Chris bosh plays for the Toronto Raptors and he is the Best player there his girlfriends name is alison chris bosh made 3 all star games including 2008 | |||
| Owing to his initials and jersey number, Bosh is nicknamed '''CB4''', a name first coined by Toronto Raptors play-by-play commentator, ].<ref>Gallay, Mike, , nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> The nickname also alludes to a cult ]. Off the court, Bosh is noted for his ] and active community service. In recognition of his own childhood experience, Bosh set up the Chris Bosh ] to help promote sports and education amongst youths in ] and ], and regularly speaks to youths about the benefits of reading. | |||
| ==Early life== | |||
| Born in ], ], to Noel and Freida Bosh,<ref name=boshbio>, nba.com, accessed ] ].</ref> Chris Bosh grew up in ].<ref name="read">Mawhinney, Janice, "Playing by the book; Raptors star uses money and charisma to make sure literacy is a winner with Toronto schoolkids", '']'', ] ].</ref> A family-oriented person, Bosh often played basketball in the house with his younger brother.<ref name=up>Colbourn, Glenn, "A new Bosh in Raps' town", '']'', ] ].</ref> By four years of age, he began learning how to dribble a basketball in the gym where his dad played pick-up games.<ref name=off>, Official Website of Chris Bosh, accessed ] ].</ref> Although Bosh was always tall since youth and this allowed him to out-] others in basketball games,<ref name="chat">Aldridge, Andre, , nba.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> he only started learning the game around fourth grade at a playground near his grandmother's house.<ref name=up>Colbourn, Glenn, "A new Bosh in Raps' town", '']'', ] ].</ref> Apart from basketball, Bosh also played ] up till high school, preferring to play as ].<ref name=up/> Growing up, Bosh names his parents as the biggest influences on his personality and considered NBA superstar ] as his favorite athlete, modeling his play after him.<ref name=chat/> Academically, Bosh always did well in school<ref name=jock>, jockbio.com, accessed ] ].</ref> but he began to garner significant attention from college recruiters when he led ] in Dallas to the number one ranking in the country and the ] National Championship with a perfect 40–0 season.<ref name=hs>, ramblinwreck.com, accessed ] ].</ref> | |||
| The teenager went on to lead Lincoln High to win the Class 4A state title before 16,990 fans as he racked up 23 ], 17 rebounds and nine ]. Bosh was subsequently named High School Player of the Year by Basketball America, ] Player of the Year in Texas, a First-team all-American by ], ] and ], a Second-team all-American by ] and ], a First-team all-state player, and "Mr. Basketball" in Texas by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.<ref name=hs/> With his combination of grades and basketball skills, Bosh was on a number of college recruiting lists. ] and ] made serious attempts, but it was ], coach of the ] (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.<ref name=jock/> | |||
| 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.<ref name=up/> There, he led the ] in averaging 15.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 31 games, and led the ] in ] (.560), joining ] as the only ] ever to do so.<ref name=boshbio/> 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.<ref name=jock/> Thus, he left Georgia Tech after his freshman season<ref name=boshbio/> and entered the ]. Although Bosh said in future interviews that he misses his college days, he believes he made the right decision to pursue a ].<ref name=chat/> He also intends to obtain his college degree one day,<ref name=off/> to fulfill a promise made to his mother.<ref name=up/> | |||
| ==NBA career== | |||
| ].]] | |||
| ===Rookie year=== | |||
| In a strong draft class comprising future All-Stars ], ] and ],<ref name=jock/> Bosh was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the ] and was signed on ] ].<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Prior to his signing however, other NBA teams made offers for Bosh as they knew Toronto needed a veteran scorer, and Raptors star ] himself pressed for a trade. General manager ] turned everyone down.<ref name=jock/> | |||
| In ] Bosh was forced to play out of position as the Raptors' starting ] after ] was traded to the ].<ref name=bushed>Feschuk, Dave, , thestar.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Night in and night out the wiry teenager battled against opponents who had a significant size and strength advantage over him.<ref name=bushed/> Bosh—who cited teammate ] as his mentor<ref name=chat/>—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.<ref>, ctv.ca, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Bosh's contributions were not unnoticed by teammates either,<ref>Kahn, Mike, , cbs.sportsline.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> 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.<ref name=boshbio/> Bosh was rewarded by being selected to the All-Rookie First Team for the 2003–04 season.<ref name=boshbio/> | |||
| ===Heralded as the new hope=== | |||
| With the departure of the former disenchanted ] face ] in December 2004, Bosh was simultaneously anointed as the new leader around whom Toronto would build.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, accessed ] ].</ref> 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.<ref name=boshbio/> In recognition of his efforts, he was awarded his first ever NBA ] Player of the Week for games played between 3 and 9 January, 2005.<ref name="boshbio"/> As the season drew to a close, analysts predicted that Bosh would become an All-Star one day.<ref>Wick, Norma, , nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref><ref>Ball, Mike, , nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Bosh ended the ] as the leading scorer and leading rebounder for the team on 21 and 46 occasions respectively.<ref name=boshbio/> | |||
| ]. From left: ], Bosh, ] and ].]] | |||
| Prior to the ], Bosh was named as one of Toronto's team captains. Bosh continued to work on his game as he consistently chalked up ]s, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage for the first half of the season.<ref name=east2>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> On ] ], for the first time in his career, Bosh was selected to play in the ] in ] as a reserve forward for the ]<ref name=boshbio/> He was only the third Raptor to make an All-Star game, after Carter and ]. 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.<ref name=east2/> In March 2006, following a season-ending injury to Bosh,<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> the Raptors slid to a 1–10 record.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, accessed ] ].</ref> 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 ] per game.<ref name=stats>, nba.com, accessed ] ].</ref> | |||
| Despite a ] of the Raptors roster—including the departure of good friends ] and ]—Bosh officially signed a three-year contract extension with a player option for a fourth year on ] ].<ref name=contract>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> The deal was reportedly worth US$65 million over four years.<ref name=c2>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> 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."<ref name=c2/> During the same press conference, Bosh also announced a donation of $1,000,000 to a ] ], known as Community Legacy Programs.<ref name=contract/> | |||
| ===Leader of the division champions=== | |||
| After a shaky start to the Raptors' ], the Raptors managed to surpass the 0.500 mark as the ] approached.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Bosh's play and leadership were pivotal to this run and as an increasing recognition of his abilities, on ] ], he was named an All-Star starter for the East in the ]. Bosh received the second highest number of votes among all Eastern Conference forwards.<ref name=star> cbc.ca, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> 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.<ref name=star/> On ] ], in a game against the ], Bosh scored a {{convert|65|ft|m|sing=on}} ] shot to end the third quarter of the game.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> He shot 15-of-15 after missing his first four shots.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Bosh's in-form streak enabled him to be selected Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January 2007.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> He had averaged 25.4 points and 9.1 rebounds while leading the Raptors to a 10–5 record in that month. On ] ], Bosh's career-high 41 points prompted the home fans to chant "]" — an unprecedented event in the ].<ref>Smith, Doug, , thestar.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Two days later, Bosh collected 29 points and 11 rebounds against the ], shooting 10-of-10 in the second half.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, accessed ] ].</ref> | |||
| ] and had to lead a vastly different team from the 2005–06 roster.]] | |||
| On ] ], Bosh became the new franchise record holder for double doubles in a home win against the ].<ref>Smith, Doug, , thestar.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the third time in his career shortly after,<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> having led Toronto to clinch their first ] berth in five years. Toronto went on to win its first ever ] title, and concluded the regular season with a 47–35 record, including a 30–11 home record, both franchise records.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Bosh averaged a ] 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 ].<ref name=stats/> He was named to the ] Second Team at the end of the 2006–07 campaign.<ref>, nba.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> | |||
| Before the ] began, ], the number one pick of the ], 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.<ref>Ganter, Mike, , torontosun.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> On ] ], he was selected to be on the Eastern Conference team for the ].<ref>, nba.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> | |||
| ==Player profile== | |||
| Bosh, listed at 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) and 230 pounds (104 kg),<ref name="stats"/> 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 ] line—where he is also proficient—but he is also known for his well-developed ].<ref name=si>Thomsen, Ian, , sportsillustrated.cnn.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> As the centerpiece of the Raptors' offence, when Bosh is ]ed, he is noted to unselfishly pass the ball to team mates who are in better shooting positions.<ref>Grange, Michael, , globeandmail.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Bosh improved his shooting range when he worked on his ] during the summer of 2006 and showed improvement in the 2006–07 season. On ] ], against the ], he hit a game winning three point shot with 6.1 seconds left.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> 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 ].<ref name=boshbio/> When the 2006–07 season concluded, Bosh had shot .343 from the three point arc for the season.<ref name=stats/> | |||
| 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.<ref name=si/> Bosh is also known to deliver stern rebukes to team mates who make bad calls on the court.<ref>Feschuk, Dave, , thestar.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> Comparisons have been made between him and ] due to their similar style of play and physique. | |||
| ===NBA career statistics=== | |||
| : ''Correct as of 2 February 2008''<ref name=stats/> | |||
| {| class="wikitable" | |||
| ! Regular season !! Team !! GP !! MPG !! SPG !! BPG !! RPG !! APG !! PPG !! FG% !! 3P% !! FT% | |||
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| | ] || Toronto || 75 || 33.5 || 0.8 || 1.4 || 7.4 || 1.0 || 11.5 || 0.459 || 0.357 || 0.701 | |||
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| | ] || Toronto || 81 || 37.2 || 0.9 || 1.4 || 8.9 || 1.9 || 16.8 || 0.471 || 0.300 || 0.760 | |||
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| | ] || Toronto || 70 || 39.3 || 0.7 || 1.1 || 9.2 || 2.6 || 22.5 || 0.505 || 0.000 || 0.816 | |||
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| | ] || Toronto || 69 || 38.5 || 0.6 || 1.3 || 10.7 || 2.5 || 22.6 || 0.496 || 0.343 || 0.785 | |||
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| | ] || Toronto || 41 || 36.2 || 0.9 || 1.2 || 9.2 || 2.1 || 22.7 || 0.484 || 0.500 || 0.849 | |||
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| | '''Career''' || || 336 || 37.0 || 0.8 || 1.3 || 9.1 || 2.0 || 18.7 || 0.485 || 0.289 || 0.786 | |||
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| | '''All-Star''' || || 2 || 19.5 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 7.5 || 1.5 || 19.5 || 0.571 || 0.000 || 0.600 | |||
| |} | |||
| {| class="wikitable" | |||
| ! Playoffs !! Team !! GP !! MPG !! SPG !! BPG !! RPG !! APG !! PPG !! FG% !! 3P% !! FT% | |||
| |- | |||
| | ] || Toronto|| 6 || 37.0 || 0.8 || 1.8 || 9.0 || 2.5 || 17.5 || 0.396 || 0.200 || 0.842 | |||
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| | '''Career''' || || 6 || 37.0 || 0.8 || 1.8 || 9.0 || 2.5 || 17.5 || 0.396 || 0.200 || 0.842 | |||
| |} | |||
| ==Honors and achievements== | |||
| *'''2007 NBA Atlantic Division Champion''' with the ] | |||
| *'''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 ]s | |||
| ===Other achievements=== | |||
| * Third-youngest player in NBA history to record 1,000 rebounds<ref name=boshbio/> | |||
| * Fourth-youngest player in NBA history to record 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game<ref name=boshbio/> | |||
| * 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 | |||
| ==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.<ref name=usa>, usabasketball.com, accessed ] ].</ref> | |||
| After his NBA career began, Bosh was named in March 2006 to the 2006-2008 ] program, and helped lead the team to a 5–0 record during its pre-World Championship tour.<ref name=usa/> In August 2006, Bosh was named as a member of the 2006 USA World Championship Team.<ref name=usa/> Together with fellow 2003 draftees ], ], ], and ], this team competed in the ]. The team won the bronze medal, defeating former 2004 ] champion ].<ref>, fiba.com, accessed ] ].</ref> Bosh was ranked sixth in field goal percentage.<ref name=usa/> | |||
| 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.<ref>, sports.yahoo.com, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> | |||
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| ==Personal life== | |||
| Besides his on-the-court exploits, Bosh was a ] member and graduated with honors from Lincoln.<ref name="off"/> He is also a member of the ] and the Dallas Association of Minority Engineers.<ref name="off"/> | |||
| In the field of ], given that he was only a few years removed from a childhood not without its financial challenges,<ref name="off"/> 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."<ref name="found">, Chris Bosh Foundation, accessed ] ].</ref> The Foundation, with programs in ] and ], has worked closely with organizations such as the Toronto Special Olympics to raise important funding for community projects.<ref name="off"/> Bosh's mother, Freida, is the CEO of the Foundation.<ref name="found"/> As an avid reader, Bosh also regularly speaks to groups of Toronto children about the benefits of reading,<ref name="read"/> 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.<ref>, nba.com/raptors, ] ], accessed ] ].</ref> | |||
| ==References== | |||
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| ==External links== | |||
| * – Bosh's official website | |||
| * – Chris Bosh Profile at Streetball | |||
| * – information on foundation programs, events and activities | |||
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Chris bosh plays for the Toronto Raptors and he is the Best player there his girlfriends name is alison chris bosh made 3 all star games including 2008