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<p>Chris Wesson Bosh was born on March 24, 1984, in Dallas, Texas, to Noel and Freida Bosh. Raised in the nearby town of Hutchins, he grew up alongside his younger brother, Joel. Bosh developed a strong interest in basketball during his early childhood, often playing with his father and brother. He attended Lincoln High School in Dallas, where he excelled both academically and athletically.</p>

<h2>High School and College Basketball Career</h2>
<p>Bosh's talent on the basketball court emerged early. While attending Lincoln High School, he led his team to a Texas state title and was named High School Player of the Year by Basketball America. Upon graduation, he chose to attend Georgia Tech, where he majored in graphic design and computer imaging. During the 2002–2003 college basketball season, he played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, averaging 15.6 points, 9 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game. After one year, he declared for the 2003 NBA Draft.</p>

<h2>Toronto Raptors Tenure</h2>
<p>Bosh began his professional basketball career in 2003 when he was selected fourth overall in the NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. Initially playing as a power forward and center, he quickly became a core player for the team. In his sophomore season, Bosh increased his averages to 18.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game while playing 38.1 minutes per contest. His leadership and on-court performance earned him the role of team captain before the start of the 2005–2006 season.</p>

<h2>All-Star Recognition and Scoring Milestones</h2>
<p>In 2006, Bosh was selected as a reserve forward for the NBA All-Star Game in Houston. The following year, he was voted an All-Star starter for the Eastern Conference. That same season, he made a memorable 65-foot buzzer-beater to secure a win over the Washington Wizards. Despite enduring an injury in 2009 that caused him to miss part of the season, Bosh returned in top form, gaining strength and increasing his playing weight to 250 pounds.</p>
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<h2>Miami Heat Era and Championships</h2>
<p>In 2010, Bosh joined the Miami Heat, forming the "Big Three" alongside <a href="/biography/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and <a href="/biography/dwyane-wade">Dwyane Wade</a>. He debuted with the team in games against the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls. During the 2012–2013 season, Bosh played as the starting center, appearing in 79 games and averaging over 16 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Under his contribution, the Heat won back-to-back NBA Championships in 2012 and 2013.</p>

<p>However, his career with the Heat was impacted by health concerns. In 2016, he failed a physical examination due to ongoing issues with blood clots. While Bosh expressed a desire to return for the 2016–2017 season, Heat <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Riley">president</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Riley">Pat Riley</a> later confirmed that Bosh’s career with the team had reached its end.</p>

<h2>Career Honors and Recognition</h2>
<p>Throughout his career, Bosh earned numerous accolades. He was selected to 11 NBA All-Star Games and was honored as the ACC Rookie of the Year during his single season at Georgia Tech. Additionally, he won the NBA Shooting Stars Competition three consecutive times from 2013 to 2015. Notably, his name does not appear in Fangraphs, as it is a website dedicated to baseball statistics.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
<p>Chris Bosh married Adrienne Williams Bosh in 2011, having met her in the mid-2000s. The couple has four children: one daughter and three sons. Bosh’s annual salary at the height of his career was approximately $20.5 million. His estimated net worth stands at around $50 million, accumulated through his basketball earnings, endorsements, and business ventures.</p>

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