MIAMI (AP) – Chris Bosh has almost certainly played his final game for Miami, with the All-Star forward’s latest health setback convincing the Heat that his plan to play again is no longer feasible.
Just like that, the last remaining piece of Miami’s “Big Three” grouping is gone.
Heat President Pat Riley delivered the news Monday, revealing that the team is essentially out of options with Bosh – especially after he failed a physical last week and wasn’t able to get cleared by team and other doctors to get back on the floor.
“Chris is still open-minded,” Riley said. “But we are not working toward his return.”
Bosh did not offer any immediate reaction to Riley’s words. He released another video through LeBron James’ “Uninterrupted” digital platform – Bosh’s method of getting his message out in recent weeks – a couple hours after Riley spoke, but there was no mention of what the Heat said about his status.