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Chris Bosh: 5 ways he’ll help the Miami Heat

By Evan Massey

Mar 29, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Miami won 88-67. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Miami won 88-67. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh answers questions during a press conference after the game against the San Antonio Spurs in game two of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. The Heat beat the Spurs 98-96. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh answers questions during a press conference after the game against the San Antonio Spurs in game two of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. The Heat beat the Spurs 98-96. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Leadership

Perhaps the most important thing that Bosh will bring to the table for the Heat is a leadership presence. He may not have been known as the leader of the team due to James being in town, but he will likely be the number one guy with Wade’s knee issues that have been getting worse over the past two years. This will be a major challenge and role increase for Bosh, but he will embrace it and come through for his team.

Coming off of four straight NBA Finals appearances, he is one of the automatic choices for leadership in Miami. He has the game to be a leader on the court, but also has the mentality and vocal skills to be an emotional leader for them. There is a good mix of veterans and youth on the roster, and Bosh is going to be one of the key pieces that holds them all together.

Bosh was a very good leader in Toronto, and helped them reach above the expectations that many had for them. He was lethal scoring the ball, but he also made his teammates better around him. There are plenty of ways for him to improve his game to take the next step as a player, but he has all the leadership skills to take over that role for the Heat this coming season.

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