Chris Bosh shares details of near-fatal pulmonary embolism experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Chris Bosh discussed a serious health scare from January when he was hospitalized for a week due to a pulmonary embolism. The former Miami Heat player recounted the incident, describing how he experienced numbness in his leg before blacking out and waking up in a difficult condition. Bosh emphasized the importance of maintaining health, urging younger players like Victor Wembanyama to adhere to medical regimens. He recounted his struggles with blood clots that forced his retirement in 2016, making clear that he continues to manage his health closely.
- •Bosh was hospitalized for a week in January due to a pulmonary embolism.
- •He emphasized the importance of medication adherence for health management.
- •Bosh has battled blood clots that ended his playing career in 2016.
- •He shared advice specifically for Victor Wembanyama regarding medical care.
- •The incident has changed Bosh's outlook on life and health.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Bosh Says He Nearly 'Dropped Dead' From Pulmonary Embolism In January
"The former Miami Heat player was hospitalized for a week during the medical episode.
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