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{{Infobox NBA Player
| image = Chris Bosh.JPG
| position = [[Power forward (basketball)|Power Forward]], [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
| nickname = CB4
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 10
| weight_lb = 230
| team = [[Toronto Raptors]]
| number = 4
| nationality = American
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|3|24}}
| birth_place = [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]], [[Texas]]
| draft = 4th overall
| draft_year = 2003
| draft_team = Toronto Raptors
| career_start = 2003
| highschool = [[Lincoln High School (Dallas)|Lincoln High School]],<br />Dallas
| college = [[Georgia Institute of Technology|Georgia Tech]]
| awards = 3-time [[NBA All-Star Game|NBA All-Star]]<br/>[[2003-04 NBA season#NBA awards|2003-04 NBA All-Rookie Team]]<br/>[[2006-07 NBA season#NBA awards|2006-07 All-NBA Second Team]]<br/>
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{{MedalBronze| [[2006 FIBA World Championship|2006 Japan]] | [[USA national basketball team|USA]]}}
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'''Christopher Wesson Bosh''' (born [[March 24]] [[1984]]) is an [[United States|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 (basketball)|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 [[United States national basketball team|USA National Team]], and taken over former fan-favorite [[Vince Carter]] as the face and leader of the Raptors [[Professional sports league organization|franchise]]. In the [[2006-07 NBA season]], Bosh led the Raptors to their first [[NBA Playoffs]] berth in five years, and their first ever [[Atlantic Division (NBA)|division]] title. The [[2007-08 NBA season|following season]], Bosh became Toronto's all-time leader in [[rebound (basketball)|rebounds]], [[block (basketball)|blocks]], [[double double]]s and [[free throw]]s made and attempted.
Owing to his initials and jersey number, Bosh is nicknamed "'''CB4'''", a name first coined by former Toronto Raptors play-by-play commentator, [[Chuck Swirsky]].<ref>Gallay, Mike, [http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/gallay_040324.html "The Birthday Bosh"], nba.com/raptors, [[24 March]] [[2004]], accessed [[30 April]] [[2008]].</ref> The nickname also alludes to a cult [[CB4|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 (charity)|Foundation]] to help promote sports and education amongst youths in [[Dallas]] and [[Toronto]], and regularly speaks to youths about the benefits of reading.
==Early life==
Born in [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]], [[Texas]], to Noel and Freida Bosh,<ref name=boshbio>[http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_bosh/bio.html Chris Bosh Info Page – Bio], nba.com, accessed [[3 August]] [[2007]].</ref> Chris Bosh grew up in [[Hutchins, Texas]].<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", ''[[Toronto Star]]'', [[26 November]] [[2005]].</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", ''[[Toronto Star]]'', [[13 January]] [[2004]].</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>[http://www.chris-bosh.com/about/ About], Official Website of Chris Bosh, accessed [[3 August]] [[2007]].</ref> Although Bosh was always tall since youth and this allowed him to out-[[rebound (basketball)|rebound]] others in basketball games,<ref name="chat">Aldridge, Andre, [http://www.nba.com/nba_tv/lunch_andre_061207.html "CHATTING WITH CB4"], nba.com, [[2 January]] [[2007]], accessed [[3 August]] [[2007]].</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", ''[[Toronto Star]]'', [[13 January]] [[2004]].</ref> Apart from basketball, Bosh also played [[baseball]] up till high school, preferring to play as [[first baseman]].<ref name=up/> 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.<ref name=chat/> Academically, Bosh always did well in school<ref name=jock>[http://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Bosh/Bosh_bio.html Chris Bosh Biography], jockbio.com, accessed [[25 August]] [[2007]].</ref> but he began to garner significant attention from college recruiters when he led [[Lincoln High School (Dallas)|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.<ref name=hs>[http://ramblinwreck.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/bosh_chris00.html Player Bio: Chris Bosh], ramblinwreck.com, accessed [[29 April]] [[2007]].</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 [[point (basketball)|points]], 17 rebounds and nine [[block (basketball)|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|''SLAM'' Magazine]], 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. [[Florida University|Florida]] and [[University of Memphis|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.<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 [[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets|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.<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 [[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 sports|professional career]].<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==
[[Image:CB-4.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Bosh shooting a [[free throw]].]]
===Rookie year===
In a strong draft class comprising future All-Stars [[LeBron James]], [[Carmelo Anthony]] and [[Dwyane Wade]],<ref name=jock/> Bosh was selected fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the [[2003 NBA Draft]] and was signed on [[8 July]] [[2003]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/PR_bosh_signing_030708.html "Raptors Sign Chris Bosh"], nba.com/raptors, [[8 July]] [[2003]], accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref> 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.<ref name=jock/>
In [[2003-04 NBA season|his rookie season]] Bosh was forced to play out of position as the Raptors' starting [[center (basketball)|center]] after [[Antonio Davis]] was traded to the [[Chicago Bulls]].<ref name=bushed>Feschuk, Dave, [http://www.thestar.com/article/183059 "Vegas trip leaves Bosh bushed"], thestar.com, [[18 February]] [[2007]], accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</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 [[Michael Curry]] 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>[http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20070218/bosh_nba_070218/20070218?hub=TorontoHome "Chris Bosh's evolution into an NBA star"], ctv.ca, [[18 February]] [[2007]], accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref> Bosh's contributions were not unnoticed by teammates either,<ref>Kahn, Mike, [http://cbs.sportsline.com/nba/story/7038198 "The sky, Bosh? Raptors rookie just getting started"], cbs.sportsline.com, [[26 January]] [[2004]], accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</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===
[[Image:Chris bosh bucks.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Bosh and his team mates in a 2005–06 game against the [[Milwaukee Bucks]]. From left: [[Pape Sow]], Bosh, [[Mike James]] and [[Morris Peterson]].]]
With the departure of the former disenchanted [[Professional sports league organization|franchise]] face [[Vince Carter]] in December 2004, Bosh was simultaneously anointed as the new leader around whom Toronto would build.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/history/200405.html 2004-05: End Of The Carter Era], nba.com/raptors, accessed [[27 April]] [[2007]].</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 [[Eastern Conference (NBA)|Eastern Conference]] 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, [http://www.nba.com/raptors/raptorcom/wick_050110.html "All Flights Cancelled], nba.com/raptors, [[10 January]] [[2005]], accessed [[27 April]] [[2007]].</ref><ref>Ball, Mike, [http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/ball_050117.html "Still An All-Star In This Town"], nba.com/raptors, [[17 January]] [[2005]], accessed [[27 April]] [[2007]].</ref> Bosh ended the [[2004-05 NBA season|2004–05 season]] as the leading scorer and leading rebounder for the team on 21 and 46 occasions respectively.<ref name=boshbio/>
Prior to the [[2005-06 NBA season|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 double]]s, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage for the first half of the season.<ref name=east2>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/pressrelease_bosh_060206.html "Bosh Named NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week"], nba.com/raptors, [[6 February]] [[2006]], accessed [[27 April]] [[2007]].</ref> 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 (NBA)|Eastern Conference]]<ref name=boshbio/> 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.<ref name=east2/> In March 2006, following a season-ending injury to Bosh,<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/CP_060327.html "Charlie Villanueva Nets 48 in OT Loss in Milwaukee"], nba.com/raptors, [[26 March]] [[2006]], accessed [[3 August]] [[2007]].</ref> the Raptors slid to a 1–10 record.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/schedule/results_2005.html Raptors Schedules & Results 2005-2006], nba.com/raptors, accessed [[3 August]] [[2007]].</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 [[assist (basketball)|assists]] per game.<ref name=stats>[http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_bosh/career_stats.html Chris Bosh Info Page – Career Stats and Totals], nba.com, accessed [[12 November]] [[2007]].</ref>
Despite a [[Toronto Raptors#2006–present: Return to the playoffs|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]].<ref name=contract>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/pressrelease_bosh_071406.html "Raptors Re-Sign Bosh to Multi-Year Contract Extension"], nba.com/raptors, [[14 July]] [[2006]], accessed [[3 August]] [[2007]].</ref> The deal was reportedly worth US$65 million over four years.<ref name=c2>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/CP_bosh_071406.html "Raptors Re-Sign Chris Bosh To Contract Extension"], nba.com/raptors, [[14 July]] [[2006]], accessed [[3 August]] [[2007]].</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 [[Toronto]] [[Charitable organization|charity]], known as Community Legacy Programs.<ref name=contract/>
[[Image:bosh raptors 0607.jpg|left|thumb|220px|Bosh improved his numbers in ppg and rpg in the [[2006-07 NBA season|2006–07 season]] and had to lead a vastly different team from the 2005–06 roster.]]
===Leader of the division champions===
After a shaky start to the Raptors' [[2006-07 NBA season|2006–07 campaign]], the Raptors managed to surpass the 0.500 mark as the [[NBA All-Star Weekend|All-Star break]] approached.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/postup_012607.html Raptors Post Up], nba.com/raptors, [[26 January]] [[2007]], accessed [[26 April]] [[2007]].</ref> 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.<ref name=star>[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2007/01/25/nba-allstar-starters.html "Raptors voted all-star starter"] cbc.ca, [[25 January]] [[2007]], accessed [[27 April]] [[2007]].</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 [[31 January]] [[2007]], in a game against the [[Washington Wizards]], Bosh scored a {{convert|65|ft|m|sing=on}} [[buzzer beater|buzzer-beating]] shot to end the third quarter of the game.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/postup_013107.html Raptors Post Up], nba.com/raptors, [[31 January]] [[2007]], accessed [[26 April]] [[2007]].</ref> He shot 15-of-15 after missing his first four shots.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/notes_013107.html Game Notes], nba.com/raptors, [[31 January]] [[2007]], accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref> Bosh's in-form streak enabled him to be selected Eastern Conference Player of the Month for January 2007.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/bosh_020107.html "Bosh named Eastern Conference Player of the Month"], nba.com/raptors, [[2 February]] [[2007]], accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref> 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 "[[Most Valuable Player|MVP]]" — an unprecedented event in the [[Air Canada Centre]].<ref>Smith, Doug, [http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/179518 Bosh's career-high 41 sparks 'M-V-P' chant], thestar.com, [[7 February]] [[2007]], accessed [[27 April]] [[2007]].</ref> Two days later, Bosh collected 29 points and 11 rebounds against the [[Los Angeles Lakers]], shooting 10-of-10 in the second half.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/notes_020907.html Post-Game Notes], nba.com/raptors, accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref>
On [[28 March]] [[2007]], Bosh became the new franchise record holder for double doubles in a home win against the [[Miami Heat]].<ref name=dd>Smith, Doug, [http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/197271 "Raptors' small-ball ices Heat"], thestar.com, [[29 March]] [[2007]], accessed [[27 April]] [[2007]].</ref> He was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the third time in his career shortly after,<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/PR_bosh_POW_040207.html Raptors Forward Chris Bosh Named Eastern Conference Player Of The Week], nba.com/raptors, [[2 April]] [[2007]], accessed [[26 April]] [[2007]].</ref> having led Toronto to clinch their first [[NBA Playoffs]] berth in five years. Toronto went on to win its first ever [[Atlantic Division (NBA)|division]] title, and concluded the regular season with a 47–35 record, including a 30–11 home record, both franchise records.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/postup_041507.html Raptors Post Up], nba.com/raptors, [[15 April]] [[2007]], accessed [[27 April]] [[2007]].</ref> 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]].<ref name=stats/> He was named to the [[All-NBA]] Second Team at the end of the 2006–07 campaign.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/news/allnba_070510.html Phoenix Duo Highlights All-NBA First Team], nba.com, [[10 May]] [[2007]], accessed [[12 May]] [[2007]].</ref>
Before the [[2007-08 NBA season|2007–08 season]] began, [[Andrea Bargnani]], the number one pick of the [[2006 NBA Draft]], was slated to start alongside Bosh to form a strong Toronto frontcourt and [[Jason Kapono]], a three-point specialist, was acquired from the [[Miami Heat]] to add further offense to the team; however, as the season unfolded, neither plans materialized as hoped.<ref name=ends>Grange, Michael, "Colangelo, Mitchell have issues to reconcile", ''Globe and Mail'', [[29 April]] [[2008]].</ref> Bosh himself 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, [http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/Basketball/2008/01/15/4773502-sun.html "Bosh keeps up streak"], torontosun.com, [[15 January]] [[2008]], accessed [[18 January]] [[2008]].</ref> On [[31 January]] [[2008]], he was selected to be on the Eastern Conference team for the [[2008 NBA All-Star Game]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/allstar2008/reserves_080131.html Two Hometown Hornets Named as Reserves for 2008 NBA All-Star Game], nba.com, [[31 January]] [[2008]], accessed [[1 February]] [[2008]].</ref> In the meantime, Toronto continued to struggle and their problems were exacerbated when regular starting [[point guard]] [[T. J. Ford]] returned from injury and became frustrated playing backup to [[José Calderón (basketball)|José Calderón]].<ref name=ends/> Nevertheless, even with injuries to Bosh (15 games), [[Jorge Garbajosa]] (75 games) and Ford (31 games), the Raptors concluded the regular season with a 41–41 record, and clinched the sixth seed for the [[2008 NBA Playoffs]]. However, they were defeated by the [[Orlando Magic]] in the first round, losing 4–1.<ref name=mag>Smith, Doug, [http://www.thestar.com/Sports/NBA/article/419454 "Season over for deflated Raptors"], thestar.com, [[29 April]] [[2008]], accessed [[30 April]] [[2008]].</ref> Bosh said after the loss, "They played a great series, they executed on offense and defense better than we did and when it came to the small things, they did a better job... I can't sit here and bark in protest that the better team didn't win. That's pretty obvious. They beat us pretty good."<ref name=mag/>
To provide Bosh with a frontcourt partner, a blockbuster trade was agreed in principle before the [[2008-09 NBA season|2008–09 campaign]]: six-time All-Star [[Jermaine O'Neal]] was acquired from the [[Indiana Pacers]] in exchange for Ford, [[Rasho Nesterovič]], and [[Roy Hibbert]], the 17th pick in the [[2008 NBA Draft]].<ref>Smith, Doug, [http://www.thestar.com/Sports/NBA/article/449548 "Blockbuster deal for Raptors"], thestar.com, [[26 June]] [[2008]], accessed [[27 June]] [[2008]].</ref>
==Player profile==
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|source=[[Anthony Parker]] on Bosh's leadership<ref>O'Connor, Joe, [http://www.canada.com/topics/technology/news/story.html?id=5a7a83ae-50fb-4bb2-b2fc-dd36566ce31a&k=18234 "Bosh still learning to be a leader"], canada.com, [[18 January]] [[2008]], accessed [[12 April]] [[2008]].</ref>
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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 [[free throw]] line—where he is also proficient—but he is also known for his well-developed [[Jump shot (basketball)|jump shot]].<ref name=si>Thomsen, Ian, [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/ian_thomsen/02/06/bosh.notes/index.html "Leading man"], sportsillustrated.cnn.com, [[6 February]] [[2007]], accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref> As the centerpiece of the Raptors' offence, when Bosh is [[double team]]ed, he is noted to unselfishly pass the ball to team mates who are in better shooting positions.<ref>Grange, Michael, [http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070405.wsptraptors5/BNStory/GlobeSportsBasketball "Bosh plays leading role in playoff push"], globeandmail.com, [[6 April]] [[2007]], accessed [[7 April]] [[2007]].</ref> Bosh improved his shooting range when he worked on his [[three pointer|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.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/postup_110806.html Raptors Post-Up], nba.com/raptors, [[8 November]] [[2006]], accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</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 [[overtime (sport)|overtime]].<ref name=boshbio/> When the 2006–07 season concluded, Bosh had shot .343 from the three point arc for the season; he improved to .400 the following 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/> However, Bosh is also known to deliver stern rebukes to team mates who make bad calls on the court.<ref>Feschuk, Dave, [http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/200323 "Chris Bosh: Father figure"], thestar.com, [[6 April]] [[2007]], accessed [[6 April]] [[2007]].</ref> Comparisons have been made between him and [[Kevin Garnett]] due to their similar style of play and physique.
===NBA career statistics===
{{NBA player statistics legend}}
: ''Correct as of 29 April 2008''<ref name=stats/>
==== Regular season ====
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| align="left" | [[2003–04 NBA season|2003–04]]
| align="left" | [[Toronto Raptors|Toronto]]
| 75 || 63 || 33.5 || .459 || .357 || .701 || 7.4 || 1.0 || .8 || '''1.4''' || 11.5
|-
| align="left" | [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05]]
| align="left" | [[Toronto Raptors|Toronto]]
| '''81''' || '''81''' || 37.2 || .471 || .300 || .760 || 8.9 || 1.9 || '''.9''' || '''1.4''' || 16.8
|-
| align="left" | [[2005–06 NBA season|2005–06]]
| align="left" | [[Toronto Raptors|Toronto]]
| 70 || 70 || '''39.3''' || '''.505''' || .000 || .816 || 9.2 || '''2.6''' || .7 || 1.1 || 22.5
|-
| align="left" | [[2006–07 NBA season|2006–07]]
| align="left" | [[Toronto Raptors|Toronto]]
| 69 || 69 || 38.5 || .496 || .343 || .785 || '''10.7''' || 2.5 || .6 || 1.3 || '''22.6'''
|-
| align="left" | [[2007–08 NBA season|2007–08]]
| align="left" | [[Toronto Raptors|Toronto]]
| 67 || 67 || 36.2 || .494 || '''.400''' || '''.844''' || 8.7 || '''2.6''' || '''.9''' || 1.0 || 22.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 362 || 350 || 36.9 || .487 || .309 || .790 || 9.0 || 2.1 || .8 || 1.2 || 18.9
|-
| align="left" | All-Star
| align="left" |
| 3 || 2 || 20.3 || .517 || .000 || .429 || 7.3 || 1.3 || .0 || .0 || 11.0
{{end box}}
==== Playoffs ====
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| align="left" | [[2007 NBA Playoffs|2006–07]]
| align="left" | [[Toronto Raptors|Toronto]]
| '''6''' || '''6''' || 37.0 || .396 || '''.200''' || '''.842''' || '''9.0''' || 2.5 || .8 || '''1.8''' || 17.5
|-
| align="left" | [[2008 NBA Playoffs|2007–08]]
| align="left" | [[Toronto Raptors|Toronto]]
| 5 || 5 || '''39.8''' || '''.472''' || .143 || .833 || '''9.0''' || '''3.6''' || '''1.6''' || .4 || '''24.0'''
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 11 || 11 || 38.3 || .433 || .167 || .838 || 9.0 || 3.0 || 1.2 || 1.2 || 20.5
{{end box}}
==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 Championship]]
===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<ref name=dd/>
* Toronto's all-time leader in free throws made and attempted<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/notes_011608.html Post-Game Notes], nba.com/raptors, [[16 January]] [[2008]], accessed [[18 January]] [[2008]].</ref>
* NBA Sportsmanship Award (divisional winner): 2007–08<ref>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/bosh_040308.html Bosh Named One Of The Divisional Winners For 2007-08 NBA Sportsmanship Award], nba.com/raptors, [[3 April]] [[2008]], accessed [[4 April]] [[2008]].</ref>
==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>[http://www.usabasketball.com/biosmen/chris_bosh_bio.html USA Basketball: Bio: Chris Bosh], usabasketball.com, accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref>
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.<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 [[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 Games|Olympic]] champion [[Argentina national basketball team|Argentina]].<ref>[http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/06_wcm/scheResu/fe_scheStat_sche.asp?selNodeID=626&openNodeIDs=626&roundID=&level2MenuTextColor=white&level2MenuBgColor=%23B30707&level3MenuTextColor=black&level3MenuBorderColor=black&level2MenuHlBgColor=white&level2MenuBorderColor=white&level3MenuHlTextColor=%23B30707&level3MenuHlBgColor=black&selTopLevNodeID=&level2MenuHlTextColor=black&level3MenuBgColor=white&eventID=3507 2006 FIBA World Championship], fiba.com, accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref> Bosh was ranked sixth in field goal percentage.<ref name=usa/>
Following the 2006–07 season, Bosh was named to the team that would compete in the 2007 FIBA Americas tournament. However, he sustained a foot injury and withdrew from the squad.<ref>[http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug=ap-usabasketball-boshwithdraws&prov=ap&type=lgns Chris Bosh leaves U.S. training camp because of left foot injury], sports.yahoo.com, [[15 August]] [[2007]], accessed [[5 November]] [[2007]].</ref> On [[23 June]] [[2008]], he was named to the team that would compete in the [[2008 Olympic Games]] in [[Beijing]].<ref>[http://olympics.thestar.com/2008/article/447574 Bosh named to U.S. Olympic team], olympics.thestar.com, [[23 June]] [[2008]], accessed [[24 June]] [[2008]].</ref>
[[Image:MMVA2007 Chris Bosh.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Bosh at the [[2007 MuchMusic Video Awards]]]]
==Personal life==
Besides his on-the-court exploits, Bosh was a [[National Honor Society]] member and graduated with honors from Lincoln.<ref name=off/> He is also a member of the [[National Society of Black Engineers]] and the Dallas Association of Minority Engineers.<ref name=off/>
In the field of [[philanthropy]], 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>[http://www.chrisboshfoundation.org/ Official website], Chris Bosh Foundation, accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref> 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.<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>[http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/bosh_community_award_050719.html "Chris Bosh Receives NBA Community Assist Award"], nba.com/raptors, [[19 July]] [[2005]], accessed [[20 March]] [[2007]].</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.chris-bosh.com The Official Website of Chris Bosh] – Bosh's official website
* [http://streetball.com/profile/chrisbosh Chris Bosh on Streetball.com] – Chris Bosh Profile at Streetball
* [http://www.chrisboshfoundation.org Chris Bosh Foundation] – information on foundation programs, events and activities
* [http://www.nba.com/playerfile/chris_bosh/index.html NBA bio page]
* [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/ian_thomsen/02/06/bosh.notes/index.html "Leading man" (Sports Illustrated column)]
* [http://youtube.com/user/cboshtv Chris Bosh's YouTube channel]
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