?That?s a Lot of Damn Money?: Fans in Disbelief as LeBron James? Legendary Teammate Finally Receives His Long Term Dues

Miami Heat legend Chris Bosh, who combined with LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, was part of one the most formidable teams in the NBA. Those were ample reasons for Bosh to earn a $114 million contract in 2014 with the Miami Heat. Then tragedy struck as the two-time NBA champion had to step aside from playing due to health issues. The Heat then waived his contract at the end of the 2016-17 season and paid deferred payments instead over the next five years.?

Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat finally parted ways after the five-year deal of deferred payments in 120 installments came to a close on the 1st of November, 2022.

Fans react to the end of unpaid dues for Chris Bosh

The trio of Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, and LeBron James were responsible for most of the success the Miami Heat achieved in the last decade. The trio won back-to-back NBA championships in 2012 and 2013. Chris Bosh became a household name for Heat fans as CB4 or the ?Bostrich?.?

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The 11-time All-Star was diagnosed with blood clots that traveled to his lungs, soon after his 2014 contract extension. The condition was serious as lung clots can cause problems in breathing, which would be difficult to handle if a problem were to have arisen on-court. And the recurrence of such a situation lead to the Miami Heat waiving his contract in 2017, which still had $52.1 million left in dues.?

Both parties agreed for the contract to be settled over a five-year period, containing 120 installments. Notably, the final installment of $434,393 was paid on the 1st of November 2022, ending the five-year deal.

Fans reacted to this unique deal ending and remembered the legend?s contributions to the franchise.

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:?

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Fans remembered the legendary player’s contribution to the Heat and imagined what could?ve been if his career did not end so short due to his illness.?

The legendary Miami Heat with Lebron James

Miami Heat and its legendary team back in 2012 were a force to deal with. The team arguably had the best players in the world, contributing to their consecutive NBA titles.?

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In the 2012-13 season, the Miami Heat, led by LeBron James, finished with a 66-win season. They went on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-3 in the Finals.