What are Chris Bosh's Net Worth and Career Earnings?
Chris Bosh is a retired American professional basketball player with a net worth of $110 million. At the peak of his career, he earned an annual salary of $26 million. Playing for the Toronto Raptors and the Miami Heat, Bosh amassed over $240 million in NBA salary alone.
Early Life and Education
Christopher Wesson Bosh was born on March 24, 1984, in Dallas, Texas, to Noel and Freida Bosh. Raised in Hutchins, a Dallas suburb, he has a younger brother, Joel. As children, they played basketball together. Bosh also participated in karate, gymnastics, and baseball until high school. His serious engagement with basketball began in fourth grade when his father introduced him to the game.
At Lincoln High School in Dallas, Bosh excelled academically and athletically, joining the National Honor Society, engineering clubs, and leading his team to the USA Today National Championship. Recognized as High School Player of the Year by Basketball America, Bosh caught the attention of college scouts. He chose to attend Georgia Tech over other offers and studied graphic design and computer imaging but left after his freshman year to enter the 2003 NBA draft.
Professional Career
Bosh was the fourth overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 2003 NBA draft, a class that included LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwyane Wade. LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwyane Wade. Despite playing out of position as the team's starting center, Bosh's rookie season saw him average 11.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, setting a franchise record for rebounds in a rookie season. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team for the 2003-2004 season.
Bosh stayed with the Raptors until 2010, during which time he was named team captain and chosen for multiple All-Star games, totaling eleven All-Star appearances between 2006 and 2016. By the time he left, he held franchise records in points, rebounds, blocks, and minutes played, surpassing fan favorite Vince Carter.
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In 2010, in a sign-and-trade deal, Bosh joined the Miami Heat, forming the Big Three with Dwyane Wade and LeBron James. The trio led the Heat to NBA Finals appearances in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, winning titles in 2012 and 2013.
Sadly, Bosh ended his career in 2016 due to a blood clotting condition, deemed career-ending by the NBA in 2017. After leaving the Heat in May 2017, Bosh officially retired in February 2019, and the Miami Heat retired his No. 1 jersey in March the same year.
Off the Court
Beyond basketball, Bosh has pursued various ventures, including appearances in films, shows, and documentaries. He voiced Heimdall in "Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H." and appeared on "Entourage" and "Parks and Recreation." He co-produced Gucci Mane's song "Miss My Woe" with producer Rico Love.
Bosh founded the Chris Bosh Foundation in 2004, supporting youth in academics and athletics in Toronto and Dallas. He also advocates for better computer literacy in schools through the non-profit code.org.
Personal Life
Bosh married Adrienne Williams in July 2011, and they have five children together. He also has a daughter, Trinity, from a previous relationship with Allison Mathis.
