Bosh career over?

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

Tough situation even if he is well managed medically there is a little risk to his life. Some doctors and a lot of lawyers would heavily advise not to have him play. Even if he signs a waiver what do you tell his family or fans if things go bad? Saying something like, "He wanted to play and he accepted the risk so we let him play" isn't enough if it goes bad. People will claim the franchise only cared about tickets or wins.

Oh and let's also not forget about the insurance and cap relief the Heat stand to gain by Bosh not being cleared to play this year. The Heat couldn't fill up that arena with their big three, what are the attendance #s going to look like this year with now no Wade. Sure they would like skipping on paying Bosh's full salary. Then with cap relief they can possibly go get a new guy to help long term.

Again tough situation for that franchise.

Well Erik Spoelstra was on the court as a player when Hank Gathers died too. I can't imagine that doesn't have some impact for the franchise, one of the most heartbreaking moments in NCAA BB history.

[SparzWizard]

Chris Bosh is my second favorite player in today's NBA (behind Paul Pierce). Sad to see him go out like this, but if it's just a career-end for the franchise...let him come on board with the Celtics.

A Bosh/Horford front court would look scary.

[max215]

This is so awful. Bosh's got to be one of the most beloved and respected guys in the league. Such a shame that this is how it's (likely) going to end for him.

[tarheelsxxiii]

^Agreed. That Heat team was easily disliked, but Bosh has had an incredible career. It's a shame. Seems as though the org. would prefer to head into 2017 FA with the $25 mil, though, while Bosh has the medical issue and a growing family.

[Surferdad]

If I were Bosh, theres no way I would risk my life..i sure he has enough money to live on..also if I was a team, I would not take a chance on him

This is the way Bosh has to be thinking.  This thing should be much bigger than basketball in his mind.

[mqtcelticsfan]

His career with the Heat, yes.

Given the details of his condition, I highly doubt any other team would touch him even if he decided to keep playing.

[dreamgreen]

If he doesn't play again, can he crack the starting team in the HOF class with KG, Kobe and Duncan?

Don't know his career stats but using my eye, IMO he is no HOFer.

[Roy H.]

His career with the Heat, yes.

Given the details of his condition, I highly doubt any other team would touch him even if he decided to keep playing.

I don't think that's right. If another team can get a high character all-star for a minimum salary, while screwing up the Heat's cap in the process, they're going to do it.

[MattyIce]

His career with the Heat, yes.

Given the details of his condition, I highly doubt any other team would touch him even if he decided to keep playing.

I don't think that's right. If another team can get a high character all-star for a minimum salary, while screwing up the Heat's cap in the process, they're going to do it.

sounds like a lebron type move on a couple fronts

[spikelovetheCelts]

His career with the Heat, yes.

Given the details of his condition, I highly doubt any other team would touch him even if he decided to keep playing.

I don't think that's right. If another team can get a high character all-star for a minimum salary, while screwing up the Heat's cap in the process, they're going to do it.

sounds like a lebron type move on a couple fronts

I see Warriors First. Bosh and James are no longer tight.

[Moranis]

His career with the Heat, yes.

Given the details of his condition, I highly doubt any other team would touch him even if he decided to keep playing.

I don't think that's right. If another team can get a high character all-star for a minimum salary, while screwing up the Heat's cap in the process, they're going to do it.

Not if they think that the player could drop dead on the court for their team.  No matter how many waivers Bosh signs, I'm not sure I would take that risk as an Owner.

[makaveli]

His career with the Heat, yes.

Given the details of his condition, I highly doubt any other team would touch him even if he decided to keep playing.

I don't think that's right. If another team can get a high character all-star for a minimum salary, while screwing up the Heat's cap in the process, they're going to do it.

Not if they think that the player could drop dead on the court for their team.  No matter how many waivers Bosh signs, I'm not sure I would take that risk as an Owner.

i mean there is no risk, if he can pass the medical, and he is cleared to play, i would love for the celtics to sign him. i think riley just wants to get rid of him in an undeserving manner

[Moranis]

His career with the Heat, yes.

Given the details of his condition, I highly doubt any other team would touch him even if he decided to keep playing.

I don't think that's right. If another team can get a high character all-star for a minimum salary, while screwing up the Heat's cap in the process, they're going to do it.

Not if they think that the player could drop dead on the court for their team.  No matter how many waivers Bosh signs, I'm not sure I would take that risk as an Owner.

i mean there is no risk, if he can pass the medical, and he is cleared to play, i would love for the celtics to sign him. i think riley just wants to get rid of him in an undeserving manner

I don't think that is the case at all.  Since Miami is going to be paying him a large amount of dollars whether he plays or not (obviously if he doesn't insurance will cover a large percentage of it, but certainly not all), why wouldn't they want their best player to you know actually play.  Miami's doctors haven't cleared him for a reason and that reason is he has to take medicine to live and play yet can't be on that medicine when he is actually on the court for other health reasons.  Bosh thinks he has developed a regimen that would allow him to take his medicine but for it not to be in his system when he is playing.  Again, that is a risk I would not be willing to take as a team owner (at least the first team owner to do it).