UPDATE: The initial tests at the hospital were inconclusive, and were focus on his lungs, according to the Miami Herald.
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Days like this one make it easy to forget that the NBA is far bigger than basketball – from both positive and negative perspectives. Unfortunately, an undiagnosed ailment of Chris Bosh is a reminder of the latter reality.
According to multiple reports, the Miami Heat All-Star showed up to his team’s practice yesterday with chest pain and was subsequently admitted to an area hospital.
Chris Bosh is South Miami Hospital tonight undergoing testing. Nothing is conclusive, according to the Heat.
— Joseph Goodman, Sports Enthusiast 🎟🍺 (@JoeGoodmanJr) February 20, 2015
Can confirm that Chris Bosh is in a Miami-area hospital undergoing testing on his chest area. No conclusive diagnosis at this stage.
— Ethan J. Skolnick, 5 Reasons Sports (@EthanJSkolnick) February 20, 2015
Bosh at a Miami hospital tonight "undergoing tests" for what Heat have described as an illness. He reported to practice Wednesday then left.
— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) February 20, 2015
Bosh reportedly complained of discomfort in his side over All-Star Weekend and subsequently went on vacation. Upon learning of his pain subsisting, Miami took the prudent approach of directing him to appropriate medical personnel.
Chris Bosh was complaining of pain in his side near his rib cage this weekend in New York. Bosh then traveled to Haiti on Monday.
— Joseph Goodman, Sports Enthusiast 🎟🍺 (@JoeGoodmanJr) February 20, 2015
There’s no further information available on Bosh’s status. We’ll keep you updated as news on this scary situation develops.
Our thoughts are with Bosh and his family during these uncertain times.
