Miami Heat made a steady decision to declare the end of Chris Bosh career in Miami, following the failed physical exam. Doctor still found evidence of blood clot in his system and decided that he is not clear to play.
Miami Heat President Pat Riley stated that Bosh career in the Heat is over. He made a stern decision after the former acclaimed center and forward failed physical exam. Riley admitted that Bosh is still determined to play, but Miami Heat decided to let him go.
"I think Chris is still open-minded. But we are not working toward his return," Riley told reporters in his office at at American Airlines Arena, as reported by Sun Sentinel. "We feel that, based on the last exam, that his Heat career is probably over."
Bosh blood clot problem was first discovered after 2015 All-Star Game in February. Doctors found blood clots in his lung as he was admitted to the hospital. After he had a treatment for months, he returned to court in October 2015 to start the new season of 2015-2016.
But when he had a calf injury in February 2016, doctors found another blood clot. This time, the blood clot was found in his leg, and he missed the entire season. The Miami Heat and doctors has urged him to retire but Bosh refused and insisted to come back to court.
Early this month, Bosh posted a series of his workout videos on one of his social media accounts, wherein he said that he has already recovered and prepare to return to court. But after physical exam, doctors still found evidence of blood clots in him, and declared him not clear to play.
According to SB Nation, leaving Miami Heat is the best option for both Bosh and the Heat. After signing a five-year contract extension with Miami in 2014, there is still three more years contract with Heat. Letting Bosh to leave will leave $52.1 million from his future salaries of the team salary cap. However, Bosh can still decide to have a lower payout and be traded to other team if he wants to continue his career.
Miami Heat training camp already started without Bosh since Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Bahama.