One of the most upsetting aspects of Chris Bosh’s career is that we couldn’t see more of him. His serious injuries forced the seasoned veteran to retire at the age of 31. Had he continued, he not only would have added to his legacy but could have also earned much more than he did. The 2x NBA champion even received some high-paying offers from the EuroLeague, but he had to turn them down for one reason.

Euroleague Basketball players can earn as much as NBA players. However, there’s a twist. The salaries vary depending on the league, as well as the reputation and skills of the players. A talented and renowned veteran like Bosh could have easily earned millions of dollars annually.

Bosh won two NBA titles with the Miami Heat, and it wouldn’t be wrong to say that he could have certainly earned $3 million annually had he played in any of the EuroLeague. In Spain, the league pays a maximum of $4 million per season, which is similar to the French league as well. 

However, the minimum salary is $500,000 per season. Despite these opportunities, the Heat legend chose to refuse these offers because he didn’t want to move his family all the way to Europe.

“I actually had offers from Europe. But it was time. I wasn’t in a position where I wanted to up and move my family. I took it as a sign and moved on. Those offers? From France and Spain, in the EuroLeague,” Bosh said.

While he couldn’t continue his pro career, the 11x All-Star made a return to the court very recently.

Chris Bosh steps back on the court

Back in 2015, the Heat legend was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. He had to take blood thinners to manage the clots, which could have led to severe bleeding during intense physical activity. This issue troubled him to the point where he had to decide to make the decision to retire from the league. 

“It was tough to get over it. Extremely tough. It took years. Two years and change to move on. I felt cheated, slighted, like the world was against me, ‘Why me?’ I felt those emotions. I felt ‘em all,” Bosh said on The Greg Cote Show podcast.

While he may not return to professional play, he did step back on the court for his former Miami Heat teammate Goran Dragic’s retirement game, paying homage to Dragic, with whom he played for two years. It was a heartwarming moment for the fans to watch the NBA legend in action after 8 years.

Stay tuned for more such updates and join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.