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Chris Bosh: 'Lucky to be alive' after health scare

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Hall of Famer Chris Bosh revealed he's 'lucky to be alive' after a recent health scare that left him waking up 'covered in my own blood.' The former Miami Heat star shared the details in a social media video, describing how he was preparing for a date with his wife when the incident occurred.

Bosh, who retired from the NBA in 2019 due to blood clot issues, declined to provide specifics but showed visible signs of the event, including blood under his eyes. He emphasized having no memory of what happened, only recalling 'darkness' before waking up. The experience has profoundly changed his outlook on life.

This latest scare comes after Bosh's career was cut short by recurring blood clots. He first dealt with a clot in February 2015 that traveled to his lung, and a second clot in 2016 effectively ended his playing days. The Hall of Famer won two championships with the Heat and averaged 19.2 points and 8.5 rebounds across his 13-year career.