Miami Heat Rumors 2016: Chris Bosh Back In Team's Bench For The First Time After Blood Clot In Leg

By Jenn Loro - 16 Mar '16 08:18AM

Sporting a gray sport coat, Chris Bosh showed up for Miami Heat 124-119 victory over Denver Nuggets on Monday night, his first public appearance since taking a break from the games after leg injury last month. He was last seen at the American Airlines Arena on February 9 at Miami's last home court game after being sidelined for more than a month.

While in his team bench, Bosh busied himself with backpack, food, bottled water, and game plan discussion with his team mates.

"It's awesome having him around. I love Chris. I love having him around. He always has an intuitive feel of what I'm thinking, what needs to be relayed. He's an example of leadership at all levels," remarked Heat coach Erik Spoelstra after the game as quoted by ESPN.

Just before the All-Star break, Bosh was a no-show at Toronto festivities due to calf strain. However, he later found out that he had a clot in his leg. It was the same health predicament that forced him to stay out of for the rest of the season a year ago as reported by Fox Sports.

The question that looms on everybody's mind is whether Bosh can play again for this year's season.

"I know there have been many questions regarding my health and when I will play again. My situation this year has never been life threatening...Together with the Miami Heat, I am working with doctors, exploring the best precautionary treatment options and taking every necessary step to make sure I am healthy for myself, my family and my team," said Bosh as stated in a report by the Sun Sentinel.

If the Heat player continues having blood clot in his leg, there's a risk for him to let go playing for about three to six months while getting enough rest and therapy according to some sports medical health experts.

"The problem is if you're on blood thinners and have trauma, say you get hit in the head that could end up being fatal or disabling. There's a lot of precautions about this. ... The one we worry about most is bleed in the brain," said Dr. Robert Myerburg of the University of Miami Health System as quoted by Miami Herald.