Chris Bosh officially released by Miami Heat

Chris Bosh has been cut by the Miami Heat via medical release. Bosh may never play in the NBA again after suffering from blood clots.

The Miami Heat finally said goodbye to a champion. Chris Bosh has officially been released by the team. Bosh, 33, was set to earn $25.28 million this year with Miami but will be realeased because of medical concerns. Bosh is suffering from blood clots that are considered career threatening. Bosh hasn’t played a game since 2015

The Heat released a statement via their website regarding the news on Chris Bosh:

"“Chris changed his life and basketball career when he came to Miami,” said HEAT President Pat Riley. “And he changed our lives for the better, in a way we never would have imagined, when he joined the Miami HEAT. We will forever be indebted to CB for how he changed this team and led us to four trips to the NBA Finals and two NBA Championships. He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest players in the history of the franchise. The number “1” will never be worn by another player and we can’t wait to someday hang his jersey in the rafters. Today, we are both moving on but we wish Chris, Adrienne and their family nothing but the best. They will forever be part of the Miami HEAT family.”"

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Bosh’s current condition is considered to have ended his career according to the league. If Bosh is able to make a comeback, he could be looking to add a ring on a minimum type contract. Bosh, the former fourth overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors, has carved out a heck of a career. He will forever be known for teaming up with LeBron James and Dwayne Wade to bring two championships to the city of Miami.