Chris Bosh Blood Scare: What Exactly Happened to NBA Star Who Mysteriously Collapsed?

Chris Bosh has revealed details of a recent medical emergency that left him unconscious and 'covered in blood,' prompting concern among fans and renewed discussion about his history of blood clots.

The 11-time NBA All-Star shared the account in a video posted to social media on Wednesday. While he did not disclose a medical diagnosis, he described the episode as sudden and without warning.

What Bosh Said Happened

In the video, Bosh said he was getting ready for a date night with his wife, Adrienne Williams-Bosh, when he felt a numbing sensation in his left leg while walking to the bathroom.

He described the episode as happening 'fast' and said he blacked out almost instantly. When he regained consciousness, he was on the floor and, according to his account, in a pool of his own blood. He said his wife called emergency services.

Bosh stated that he has no memory of the fall itself. In the video, he appeared with visible bruising around his eyes, which he indicated were injuries sustained during the incident. For now, he has not publicly provided additional medical details or confirmed a cause.

'I'm lucky to be alive,' Bosh said in the clip, adding that the experience shifted his perspective and reinforced the importance of not postponing time with family.

His History With Blood Clots

Bosh's health scare has drawn attention because of his well-documented medical history.

In February 2015, while playing for the Miami Heat, Bosh was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism, which is a blood clot in the lung, and missed the remainder of the season. He returned the following year but was sidelined again in February 2016 after doctors discovered another clot, this time in his leg.

The recurrence ultimately led the NBA to rule his condition career-ending in 2017. Bosh last played on 9 February 2016. He formally retired in 2019 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.

Medical experts have previously noted that individuals with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism may require long-term anticoagulant medication, which can reduce clot risk but increase bleeding risk. However, Bosh has not stated whether his recent incident was related to clotting, medication, or another cause.

There has been no official medical statement linking this episode to his prior condition.

Bosh's NBA Career And Personal Life

Bosh, born 24 March 1984, in Dallas, was selected fourth overall in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors after one season at Georgia Tech. He became a five-time All-Star in Toronto before joining the Miami Heat in 2010.

Alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, Bosh helped lead the Heat to NBA championships in 2012 and 2013. Over 13 seasons, he averaged 19.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. His playing career ended at age 31 due to the recurrence of blood clots.

In her personal life, Bosh continues to lead a happy family life with her husband, Adrienne Bosh and their five children.

As far as his recent medical scare is concerned, Bosh has not released further medical details about the blackout or the source of the bleeding. But he has emphasised gratitude and urged viewers not to delay meaningful moments in their lives.