Chris Bosh: 3 big takeaways from his career

Value is more than just stats

One major concern surrounding the acquisition of a new player is how the chemistry of the team will be affected. At the start of The Big Three era for the Miami Heat, this question was multiplied by three. Each player was used to being the unquestionable star and leader of their franchise and were still in their primes. However, their 2006 and 2008 Team USA experience provided a blueprint for success.

Sacrifices needed to be made by every player on the roster in order to maximize the team’s potential. There is simply not enough time available in a game to focus on three superstars. Chris Bosh continually took the most criticism for his lack of extravagant statistics during this time period. But to the Heat players and those who watched the team on a nightly basis, the impact of Chris Bosh was apparent.

Rather than give in to negativity, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat continued to follow the plan that Pat Riley had envisioned for the team. That faith paid off when Bosh snagged a rebound and assisted on Ray Allen’s legendary shot from the corner during the waning seconds of Game 6 in the 2013 NBA Finals. Bosh proceeded to contribute immensely during overtime, which ensured that a Game 7 would be played and ultimately won by the Heat.

The rebound, assist and his effort during overtime are the penultimate example of the underrated value of Chris Bosh. When the Heat’s Big Three were at their finest, the three superstars functioned with synergy and as a balanced triangle.

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Had Chris Bosh stayed in Toronto, his career statistics would undoubtedly be more impressive and surely Hall of Fame-worthy. But due to sacrifice, desire and vision, Chris Bosh will one day enter the Hall of Fame as a gold medalist and a back-to-back NBA champion.