Earlier this week, Chris Bosh was admitted to a Miami hospital after complaining of pains in his chest. An examination turned up disturbing results: Bosh likely has blood clots in his lungs.
Though potentially fatal if untreated, Bosh isn't believed to be in any life-threatening situation. Still, blood clots are no small problem: The Heat star is looking at up to six months away from basketball or any other physical activity while he undergoes a blood-thinning treatment to remove the clots.
The news rattled many NBA players, including Bosh's former teammate, LeBron James. James sent out a four-tweet message to his old teammate expressing his concern and offering his support:
Man my heart real heavy right now thinking about @chrisbosh health! Especially after hearing about Kersey the other day. My prayers are....
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 20, 2015
out for u and your family my brother! Here for you throughout this if needed. #BandOfBrothers #BiggerthanBasketball
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 20, 2015
Wish I could be there by your side this very moment to tell a joke or something homie. Just to get your mind off what you're going through!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 20, 2015
But I know you're strong and will come back better than ever on and off the court. #PrayForCB
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 20, 2015
Bosh and James haven't had the greatest relationship since James returned to Cleveland last summer, but the two haven't gone as far as to say they have a feud. They've continued to talk when they see each other and remain amicable even as the tension of James' departure lingered.
All of little concern to James now. We'll know much more about Bosh's condition in the next few days, but it's possible he won't be on the basketball court again this year.