Full Breakdown
Chris Bosh Reveals Near-Death Pulmonary Embolism
8/4/2026, 12:44:56 PM
Core Event: Life-Threatening Embolism in January
Former NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh told HoopsHype host Sam Yip that he experienced a severe pulmonary embolism “last January.” He described the episode as “almost dropped dead” and said he spent a week in the hospital before being released on a daily medication regimen to manage the condition.
Background & Context: Recurrent Blood-Clot Issues
Bosh’s health troubles began in February 2015 when a clot traveled from his leg to his lung, prompting a multiday hospitalization. A second clot in February 2016 forced him to miss the remainder of that season. After failing a physical for the 2016-17 campaign, he was waived in 2017, attempted a comeback in 2018, and officially retired in 2019. The series of clots ultimately ended his 13-year NBA career.
Official Statements & Responses
ESPN analyst Anthony Gharib reported that doctors told Bosh his basketball career was “probably over” after the second diagnosis.
Data & Statistics
- 2015: First clot in a leg, traveled to lung; hospitalized several days.
- 2016: Second leg clot; missed remainder of season.
- January (most recent year): Pulmonary embolism; one-week hospital stay.
- 2016-17: Failed physical, waived in 2017.
- 2018-19: Attempted comeback, retired in 2019.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Yeah, I had an episode in January,” — Famer Chris Bosh
