Bosh could exercise in March, be fit by September

MIAMI, USA – Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh, sidelined for the remainder of the NBA season with blood clots in his lungs, could begin exercises this month but won’t resume basketball activities until September.

The Heat provided the update Monday, March 9 (Tuesday in Manila) after benching Bosh last month once his condition was diagnosed.

A statement from the Heat said doctors will re-evaluate Bosh later this month and with their approval he can begin regular exercise and strength training next month.

The 30-year-old veteran frontliner averaged 21.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 44 games for the Heat this season. He returned to watch his teammates on Monday.

“I’m making sure that I stay patient and not getting too ahead of myself,” Bosh said of his recovery plans.

“I’m just happy to be back. It’s not under the circumstances I’d like, but beggars can’t be choosers.”

The Heat lost to the Celtics, 100-90. Isaiah Thomas led the rising Boston Celtics coming off the bench with 25 points and 4 assists. Dwyane Wade paced the Heat with 34 points, 4 rebounds, and two assists.

With a 28-35 win-loss record. Miami is tied with Charlotte and Indiana for the last two playoff positions in the Eastern Conference with 20 games remaining. – Rappler.com