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'''Christopher Wesson Bosh''' (born [[March 24]] [[1984]] in [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]], [[Texas]]) is an [[United States|American]] professional [[basketball]] player in the [[National Basketball Association]] who plays for the [[Toronto Raptors]]. Bosh, who plays in the [[forward (basketball)|forward]] position, was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Raptors in the [[2003 NBA Draft]]. Since his NBA career began, Bosh has become a two-time [[NBA All-Star]], appeared for the [[United States national basketball team|USA National Team]], and emerged as the current face and leader of the Raptors [[Professional sports league organization|franchise]]. Bosh is also often referred to by the nickname '''CB4''', first coined by Toronto Raptors play-by-play commentator, [[Chuck Swirsky]].<ref>Mike Gallay, [http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/gallay_040324.html "The Birthday Bosh"], Raptors.com, 24 March 2004.</ref> This alludes to a cult [[CB4|movie of the same name]], and is a combination of his initials and jersey number.
'''Christopher Wesson Bosh''' (born [[March 24]] [[1984]] in [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]], [[Texas]]) is an [[United States|American]] professional [[basketball]] player in the [[National Basketball Association]] who plays for the [[Toronto Raptors]]. Bosh, who plays the [[forward (basketball)|forward]] position, was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Raptors in the [[2003 NBA Draft]]. Since his NBA career began, Bosh has become a two-time [[NBA All-Star]], appeared for the [[United States national basketball team|USA National Team]], and emerged as the current face and leader of the Raptors [[Professional sports league organization|franchise]]. Bosh is also often referred to by the nickname '''CB4''', first coined by Toronto Raptors play-by-play commentator, [[Chuck Swirsky]].<ref>Mike Gallay, [http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/gallay_040324.html "The Birthday Bosh"], Raptors.com, 24 March 2004.</ref> This alludes to a cult [[CB4|movie of the same name]], and is a combination of his initials and jersey number.


==High school==
==High school==

Revision as of 14:37, 21 February 2007

For the professional wrestler, see Chris Bosh (wrestler).
Chris Bosh
Toronto Raptors
PositionPower Forward
Personal information
Born (1984-03-24) March 24, 1984 (age 40)
Dallas, Texas
NationalityUSA
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolLincoln High School,
Dallas
CollegeGeorgia Tech
NBA draft2003: 4th overall
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Playing career2003–present
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Christopher Wesson Bosh (born March 24 1984 in Dallas, Texas) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association who plays for the Toronto Raptors. Bosh, who plays the forward position, was selected as the fourth overall pick by the Raptors in the 2003 NBA Draft. Since his NBA career began, Bosh has become a two-time NBA All-Star, appeared for the USA National Team, and emerged as the current face and leader of the Raptors franchise. Bosh is also often referred to by the nickname CB4, first coined by Toronto Raptors play-by-play commentator, Chuck Swirsky.[1] This alludes to a cult movie of the same name, and is a combination of his initials and jersey number.

High school

Bosh 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.[2] Lincoln won the Class 4A state title before 16,990 fans as Bosh racked up 23 points, 17 rebounds and nine blocks. Bosh was subsequently named High School Player of the Year by Basketball America,[2] Powerade Player of the Year in Texas, a First-team all-American by Parade,[2] McDonald's,[2] SLAM Magazine[2] and EA Sports,[2] a Second-team all-American by USA Today,[2] a First-team all-state player,[2] and "Mr. Basketball" in Texas by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.[2]

College

Bosh chose to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), where he averaged 15.6 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 31 games,[3] and led the Atlantic Coast Conference in field goal percentage (.560), joining Antawn Jamison as the only ever freshman to do so.[3] He left Georgia Tech after his freshman season[3] to pursue a pro career and entered the 2003 NBA Draft.

NBA career

2003-04

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.[4] Night in and night out the wiry teenager battled against opponents who had a significant size and strength advantage over him.[4] He was often praised by 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.[5] 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.[3] Chris was rewarded by being selected to the All-Rookie First Team for the 2003-04 NBA season.[3]

2004-05

With the departure of the former disenchanted and often criticized franchise face Vince Carter on 17 December, 2004, Bosh was simultaneously anointed as the new leader around whom the franchise would build.[6] In the remaining games following Carter's departure, Bosh averaged 18.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, and 38.1 minutes per game.[3]

2005-06

Prior to the 2005-06 NBA season, Bosh was named as one of the Raptors' team captains. 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[3] - only the third Raptor to do so, after Vince Carter and Antonio Davis.

In March 2006, Bosh was accidentally kicked in the thumb by teammate Pape Sow and missed the rest of the season.[7] After his injury, the Toronto Raptors went 1-10,[8] showing Bosh's importance as the centrepiece 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.[9]

On 14 July, 2006, Bosh officially signed a three-year contract extension with a player option for a fourth year.[10] During the press conference announcing the agreement, Bosh also announced a donation of $1,000,000 to a Toronto charity, known as Community Legacy Programs.[10]

2006-07

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The Air Canada Centre scoreboard showing Chris Bosh in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on 22 November 2006.

On 25 January, 2007, Bosh was named an All-Star starter for the East in the 2007 NBA All-Star Game; he received the second highest number of votes among all Eastern Conference forwards, bested only by LeBron James.[11] This was Bosh's 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.[11]

On 31 January, 2007, in a game against the Washington Wizards, Bosh scored a 65-foot buzzer-beating shot to end the third quarter of the game.[12] He shot 15-of-15 after missing his first four.[13]

Bosh was selected Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January 2007.[14] He had averaged 25.4 points and 9.1 rebounds while leading the Raptors to a 10-5 record in the month of January. Bosh also recorded three games with 14 or more rebounds, and set a career-high six blocks[15] while leading the Raptors to a 90-77 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

On 7 February 2007, Bosh scored a career-high 41 points - overcoming Dwight Howard's career-high 32 points - in a 113-103 win over the Orlando Magic. Bosh shot 13-for-25 and recorded 8 rebounds (3 from the offensive glass) in 45 minutes and went 15-for-17 from the free-throw line.[16] His performance prompted the home fans to chant "MVP" - an unprecedented event in the Air Canada Centre.[17] Two days later, Bosh would collect 29 points and 11 rebounds against the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting 10-of-10 in the second half.[18] Bosh was also instrumental in victory against the Chicago Bulls six days later (a team they had lost to the last 15 times they met), when he sank two free throws with 2.1 seconds remaining.[19]

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.[20]

After his NBA career began, Bosh was named on 5 March, 2006, to the the 2006-2008 USA Basketball Men's Senior National Team program, and helped lead the team to a 5-0 record during its pre-World Championship tour.[20] On 17 August 2006, Bosh was named as a member of the 2006 USA World Championship Team.[20] 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.[21] Bosh was ranked sixth in field goal percentage.[20]

Style of play

Bosh, currently listed at 6'10" (2.08 m) and 230 pounds (104 kg),[9] 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, but he is also known for his well-developed jump shots.[22] Bosh worked on his 3-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 3-point shot with 6.1 seconds left.[23] It was shades of the 3-point shot that marked his "arrival" to the NBA in his first season, when he hit a game-tying 3-pointer against Houston to send the game to overtime.[3] As of 20 February, 2007, Bosh is shooting .345 from the arc.

In terms of leadership, Bosh has always led by example. On the court, he is not noted for being vocal, preferring to maintain his quiet and humble demeanor but expecting his team mates to match his work ethic. Comparisons have also been made between Bosh and Kevin Garnett due to their similar style of play and physique, and Bosh himself admitted that Garnett was his favorite athlete when he was growing up.[24]

Off the court life

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." [25]

Accolades

  • ACC Rookie of the Year (2002-03 at Georgia Tech)
  • Member of U.S. National Basketball Team
  • 2 time NBA All-Star (1 as a starter)
  • NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month - January 2007
  • NBA All Rookie Team (2003-04)
  • Appeared in the 2004 and 2005 NBA rookie-sophomore game, which took place during the NBA's annual NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, California and Denver, Colorado respectively

Other achievements

  • Third-youngest player in NBA history to record 1,000 career rebounds.[3]
  • Fourth-youngest player in NBA history to record 20 points and 20 rebounds in a game.[3]

References

  1. ^ Mike Gallay, "The Birthday Bosh", Raptors.com, 24 March 2004.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i Player Bio: Chris Bosh, Ramblinwreck.com, accessed 20 February 2007.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Chris Bosh Info Page, NBA.com, accessed 8 February 2007.
  4. ^ a b Dave Feschuk, "Vegas trip leaves Bosh bushed", Toronto Star, 18 February 2007.
  5. ^ "Chris Bosh's evolution into an NBA star", CTV.ca, 18 February 2007.
  6. ^ 2004-05: End Of The Carter Era, Raptors.com, accessed 7 February 2007.
  7. ^ "Charlie Villanueva Nets 48 in OT Loss in Milwaukee", Raptors.com, 26 March 2006.
  8. ^ Raptors Schedules & Results 2005-2006, Raptors.com, accessed 20 February 2007.
  9. ^ a b Chris Bosh Info Page - Career Stats and Totals, NBA.com, accessed 8 February 2007.
  10. ^ a b "Raptors Re-Sign Bosh to Multi-Year Contract Extension", Raptors.com, 14 July 2006.
  11. ^ a b "Raptors voted all-star starter" CBC.ca, 25 January 2007.
  12. ^ Raptors Post Up, Raptors.com, 31 January 2007
  13. ^ Game Notes, Raptors.com, 31 January 2007
  14. ^ "Bosh named Eastern Conference Player of the Month", Raptors.com, 2 February 2007
  15. ^ Raptors Post Up, Raptors.com, 10 January 2007.
  16. ^ Raptors Post-Up, Raptors.com, 7 February 2007.
  17. ^ Doug Smith, Bosh's career-high 41 sparks 'M-V-P' chant, Toronto Star, 7 February 2007.
  18. ^ Post-Game Notes, Raptors.com, accessed 10 February 2007.
  19. ^ Raptors Post Up, Raptors.com, 13 February 2007.
  20. ^ a b c d USA Basketball: Bio: Chris Bosh, usabasketball.com, accessed 20 February 2007.
  21. ^ 2006 FIBA World Championship, fiba.com, accessed 8 February 2007.
  22. ^ Ian Thomsen, "Leading man", Sports Illustrated, 6 February 2007.
  23. ^ Raptors Post-Up, Raptors.com, 8 November 2006.
  24. ^ Andre Aldridge, "CHATTING WITH CB4", NBA.com, 2 January 2007.
  25. ^ Official website, Chris Bosh Foundation, accessed 12 February 2007.

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