Dorian Finney-Smith's Salute: A Gesture of Respect and Resilience

Chris Bosh was more than just the third option on the Miami Heat’s “Big Three.” Before joining forces with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, Bosh was already an elite superstar, dominant scorer, and underrated defender. Yet, his greatness often gets overlooked.
It’s time to finally give Chris Bosh the respect he deserves!
Before sacrificing his stats for team success, Bosh was the face of the Toronto Raptors and one of the best power forwards in the NBA.
π₯ 5x NBA All-Star in Toronto (11x total!)
π Averaged 24 PPG & 10.8 RPG in 2010!
π Raptors’ All-Time Leading Scorer (before DeRozan passed him)!
He was a deadly mid-range shooter, elite rebounder, and dominant inside scorer—but fans only remember his Heat years.
When Bosh joined Miami, he completely changed his game to help the Heat dominate:
✅ Became an ELITE Stretch Big πΉ – Bosh transformed into a deadly three-point shooter, spacing the floor for LeBron & Wade.
✅ Defensive Anchor π – Played small-ball center, protecting the rim & switching onto guards.
✅ Clutch Performer π₯ – Hit some of the biggest shots in Heat history (including Game 6 vs. Spurs, 2013 Finals).
✅ Hustle & Sacrifice π― – Took fewer shots, rebounded harder, and did the “dirty work” to help Miami win.
Without Bosh, the Heat DO NOT win back-to-back championships in 2012 & 2013!
Just when Bosh was set to carry the Heat after LeBron left, tragedy struck. In 2015, he was diagnosed with blood clots, forcing him into early retirement at just 31 years old.
Even though his career was cut short, he was still:
π 2x NBA Champion
π₯ 11x All-Star
πͺ Career averages: 19.2 PPG, 8.5 RPG, 49.4% FG
π Hall of Famer (Class of 2021!)
Bosh could have easily played another 5+ years and climbed even higher in the all-time rankings!
Chris Bosh wasn’t just a “Big Three” role player—he was a superstar, champion, and game-changer who helped revolutionize the modern stretch-big position.
What do YOU think? Does Bosh get the respect he deserves, or is he still one of the most underrated legends ever? Drop your thoughts below! ππ₯