Miami Heat Rumors: Team Meeting NBA Players Union in Talks of Chris Bosh Status
Chris Bosh has been waging behind-the-scenes battle with his employer, Miami Heat, over the controversial issue of his medical condition that prevented him from going back to the hardcourt. To make matters worse, he has taken his battle to the social media front with his wife starting a Twitter campaign with the hashtag #BringBoshBack.
What is previously considered as a purely internal affair for the Heat has now become a bigger issue as the NBA Players Association steps in as it seeks to find a way to solve Chris Bosh's situation.
"Our top priority is Chris' health and well-being. We have spoken with Chris and his agent, and have reached out to the Miami Heat. We are hopeful that all parties involved can meet as soon as possible to resolve the situation," says NBPA in a statement as quoted by ESPN.
The All-Star forward has been absent from Miami's games since February after a blood clot recurrence which forced the team to keep him from playing. Although most medical opinions recommend a long break from the games until he fully recuperates, Bosh found doctor who gave him the green signal to play. However, his status remains unchanged. How his situation will change with NBPA's intervention is everyone's guess.
According to Miami Herald, Bosh firmly said that he did not have 'deep-vein thrombosis', that he continues to follow-on the recommended 'best precautionary treatment', and that he is 'positive he'll return' to rejoin his teammates throughout the rest of the season.
Talks have been ongoing as both camps are trying to work out a feasible solution to the problem as NBPA tries to bridge them. Still, both parties seem to be standing their ground on their conflicting opinions.
"For me, it's whatever is the most feasible from a health standpoint," remarked Amar'e Stoudemire, the Miami Heat's representative to the players association as per Sun Sentinel. "Obviously health, by far, supersedes anything else, if he's able to maintain health and it's OK for him to play."
