Chris Bosh is many things.
He's a left-hander, his team's best player, the most versatile big man in the NBA, and one of the best forwards in the NBA.
The only problem is that he plays in Toronto, where hockey is much more appreciated then basketball.
However, I can appreciate his nifty crossovers, ferocious dunking, and his occasional three point shooting. So why can't the rest of the league?
The Georgia Tech product is averaging 22.3 PPG, 8.8 RPG, and 1.1 BPG. He's averaged more than 30 against Cleveland and Orlando, more than 20 against Dallas and the Lakers, and has proven himself versus other big Western Conference foes by posting 42 in Phoenix, and in New Orleans.
In January, he lead his team in a narrow victory over perhaps the best team in the NBA, the Boston Celtics. Wednesday night, he played a big part in holding the Miami Heat to the third lowest total since the shot clock was put into effect in a 89-54 win.
Yes, the Heat didn't have Dwyane Wade, but they still had capable scorers including Shawn Marion and Ricky Davis.
The 6-10, 210-pound Bosh also ranks in the Top 10 in several NBA categories, with the most significant being ranked No. 3 in free throw attempts per 48 minutes. Chris has almost carried the team in each game and led the Toronto Raptors to the playoffs last year before they lost to Jason Kidd and the New Jersey Nets.
The Raptors are currently just above 500 at 35-33. good for fifth in the Eastern Conference. Toronto will continue to be on the rise as long as Chris Bosh dons the uniform.
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Andrew Palumbo about 1 year ago
Great analysis of Bosh, Sean. I'm wondering what happened in the past year to absolutely reverse all of the ground that Bargnani had made his rookie season though. If Andrea is hitting the open three and making decent mid-range jumpers, it opens the lanes up for Bosh to hit much easier shots, need less rest, and draw more trips to the charity stripe. They're a solid Eastern Conference team with one of the best fan groups an NBA team could ask for... I'm wondering where the spark comes from to put them into the elite category that they obviously have the potential for. I look forward to your next piece Sean!
Andrew Palumbo
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
Actually the Matrix didn't play on Wednesday. He was sidlined with an injury along with Wade, Haslem and J-Will. That means the only real offensive weapon was Davis who hasn't proven to be anything more than a streaky scorer in his NBA tenure. Of course filling out the roster were big names like Daequan Cook, Earl Barron, Bobby Jones, Chris Quinn and Mark Blount...ha. None of those guys are NBA caliber starters on any team. Don't give the Raptors to much credit for beating Miami, the leagues whipping boy. Chris Bosh is a stud. A bit fragile, but a dominating player none the less. However, the Raptors are a middle of the road team, and will stay there until they can maintain a high level of play, which demands a healthy Bosh as a catalyst.
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Chad Ridgeway about 1 year ago
I think it's all about him playing in Canada. If he were on the Knicks, Lakers, or Celtics (or almost anyone besides the Raptors) there'd be a lot more buzz.
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Lisa Jackson about 1 year ago
I have to agree with Chad on this one. Bosh is one of my faves and I look forward to watching him play. I don't think he's under-rated as much as underappreciated on a low-profile team (sorry Canada.) The good news is I think Colangelo will change that. He'll build a good team to capitalize on Bosh's skills and we'll hear more about him in the coming years. The other problem -- he's in the East!
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Brandon Heikoop about 1 year ago
Bosh is a dynamic scorer, but hes a brutal defender and simply an average play maker and rebounder. Simply put, there are probably 10 other power forwards whom I would prefer on my team on a season to season basis.
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Matt Stephens about 1 year ago
I agree with Lisa, he's not undervalued just under appreciated. He doesn't get the media attention. The guy needs to go on YouTube to create a buzz about him. A great talent and an even great person, but under appreciated.
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Max Iascone about 1 year ago
they should move the raptors, i don't care where just get them out of Canada, maybe Washington D.C., they've already taken an outcast team from Canada and made them their own... remember the expos? the Raptors would be a nice fit in the nation's capitol, also a good analysis on Bosh Sean, I'm a Celts fan who admittedly didn't think of Bosh as a superstar until I saw him beat my Celtics but I've learned
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Matt Stephens about 1 year ago
Max, why move the Raptors? They are very financially stable. They draw a very passionate and sold out crowd. The Bills want to play in Toronto and you want to take a sports team out of the 4th largest market in North America? The only issue is media attention.
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Gagan Singh about 1 year ago
Move the Raptors? Never. Ever. Check our attendance (even when we were losing), the Raptors have one of the best fan bases in the entire league. All we need is a couple of games on National TV in the states. And hopefully, we'll get them next year.
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