Chris Bosh reveals serious health issues stemming from blood clots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Chris Bosh shared details about his ongoing health struggles after his NBA career ended due to blood clots. In a recent interview, he recounted a January episode where he experienced a pulmonary embolism, leading to a week in the hospital. Despite hopes of recovery, he continues to manage his condition with daily medication and careful monitoring. Bosh’s candid discussion comes in light of similar health concerns faced by rookie Victor Wembanyama.
- •Bosh's career ended in 2017 due to a life-threatening illness.
- •He experienced a pulmonary embolism in January 2026.
- •Bosh spent a week in the hospital following the episode.
- •He continues to manage his condition with daily medication.
- •His situation raises concerns for other players like Wembanyama.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I almost dropped dead’ – NBA legend Chris Bosh makes massive health revelation
"Chris Bosh’s legendary NBA career ended due to a life-threatening illness, and the big man recently opened up on the seriousness of his health problems. Chris Bosh is widely regarded as one of the NBA’s best big men from the 2000s.
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