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Chris Bosh Could Miss Season With Blood Clots
Brian Windhorst on the reports that Chris Bosh's season is in jeopardy after reports that he has blood clots in his lungs.Tags: NBA, Chris Bosh, Miami Heat
Chris Bosh Could Miss Season With Blood Clots Doctors treating Miami Heat star forward Chris Bosh are concerned he may have developed a blood clot in his lung but are still waiting for tests to make a diagnosis, sources confirmed to ESPN.com.
Bosh's agent, Henry Thomas, told ESPN in a text that early results are inconclusive regarding Bosh's medical condition and that they are still "sorting through everything" at this point.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Friday that Bosh is being treated at South Miami Hospital. Bosh will see "a couple" more specialists today and Spoelstra said that he may have an update tonight or tomorrow.
The Miami Herald first reported on Friday that Bosh could miss the remainder of the season if he was found to have blood clots in his lung.
The medication required to treat such a condition typically requires at least six months of limited physical activity.
Blood clots are always a serious condition, but this is a particularly scary moment for Bosh and the NBA after former Portland Trail Blazers star Jerome Kersey died suddenly of a blood clot in his lung earlier this week.
Bosh was admitted to the hospital on Thursday after complaining about discomfort in his chest for several days.
Bosh spent the early part of this week on vacation with family and friends, including teammate Dwyane Wade, in Haiti. Wade said Bosh wasn't "feeling his best" on the vacation. When Bosh wasn't feeling better by Wednesday, he was sent by the team from practice to a team doctor, and was sent to the hospital for tests from there.
Bosh's former teammate LeBron James commented on the situation to reporters Friday.
"I texted Chris last night and, obviously, he probably doesn't have his phone so I'm just waiting to hear back from him," he said. "I'm praying. My prayers is up. My hands is open and I'm wishing him the best. My fingers is crossed, for sure. Basketball is a small thing when it comes to health and people's family. He's so connected to me that I feel it, for sure. So every minute I'm checking to see if he's OK."
Spoelstra had said at Thursday afternoon's practice that Bosh was "under the weather" but offered no specifics at that time.
Miami plays at New York on Friday night. Bosh did not fly with the team Thursday.
Bosh is averaging 21.1 points and 7.0 rebounds this season.
Information from ESPN.com's Ian Begley, Dave McMenamin and Michael Wallace and The Associated Press was used in this report.
Brian Windhorst on the reports that Chris Bosh's season is in jeopardy after reports that he has blood clots in his lungs.Tags: NBA, Chris Bosh, Miami Heat
Chris Bosh Could Miss Season With Blood Clots Doctors treating Miami Heat star forward Chris Bosh are concerned he may have developed a blood clot in his lung but are still waiting for tests to make a diagnosis, sources confirmed to ESPN.com.
Bosh's agent, Henry Thomas, told ESPN in a text that early results are inconclusive regarding Bosh's medical condition and that they are still "sorting through everything" at this point.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Friday that Bosh is being treated at South Miami Hospital. Bosh will see "a couple" more specialists today and Spoelstra said that he may have an update tonight or tomorrow.
The Miami Herald first reported on Friday that Bosh could miss the remainder of the season if he was found to have blood clots in his lung.
The medication required to treat such a condition typically requires at least six months of limited physical activity.
Blood clots are always a serious condition, but this is a particularly scary moment for Bosh and the NBA after former Portland Trail Blazers star Jerome Kersey died suddenly of a blood clot in his lung earlier this week.
Bosh was admitted to the hospital on Thursday after complaining about discomfort in his chest for several days.
Bosh spent the early part of this week on vacation with family and friends, including teammate Dwyane Wade, in Haiti. Wade said Bosh wasn't "feeling his best" on the vacation. When Bosh wasn't feeling better by Wednesday, he was sent by the team from practice to a team doctor, and was sent to the hospital for tests from there.
Bosh's former teammate LeBron James commented on the situation to reporters Friday.
"I texted Chris last night and, obviously, he probably doesn't have his phone so I'm just waiting to hear back from him," he said. "I'm praying. My prayers is up. My hands is open and I'm wishing him the best. My fingers is crossed, for sure. Basketball is a small thing when it comes to health and people's family. He's so connected to me that I feel it, for sure. So every minute I'm checking to see if he's OK."
Spoelstra had said at Thursday afternoon's practice that Bosh was "under the weather" but offered no specifics at that time.
Miami plays at New York on Friday night. Bosh did not fly with the team Thursday.
Bosh is averaging 21.1 points and 7.0 rebounds this season.
Information from ESPN.com's Ian Begley, Dave McMenamin and Michael Wallace and The Associated Press was used in this report.