Since joining the Toronto Raptors in 2003, Chris Bosh has captured the hearts of fans, his fellow players and the media with this enthusiasm for the game, dedication to teamwork and outgoing personality.

Chris Bosh Growing Up

Bosh was born in Texas in 1984 to Freida and Noel Bosh. At the age of four he learned to dribble a basketball in the gym where his father played pick-up games and has many memories of playing the game with his brother, Joel. Bosh also played baseball in his youth, but soon he began to focus on basketball. He modelled his playing style after his favourite NBA player, Kevin Garnett.

Bosh’s High School Career

Bosh attended Lincoln high school in Dallas where he led the basketball team to a number one ranking in the country with a perfect 40-0 season. Chris and his Lincoln High team won the Class 4A state title in front of 16,990 fans. As a high school player, Chris received many accolades including being named High School Player of the Year by Basketball America and Powerade Player of the Year in Texas. He was made a First-team all-American by Parade, McDonald's and EA Sports, a Second-team all-American by USA Today and SLAM Magazine, a First-team all-state player and he was called "Mr. Basketball" in Texas by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. With the combination of his excellent grades and obvious superior ball skills, Bosh was in demand when it came to college recruiting.