Portal:Basketball/Selected biography/May, 2007

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Chris Bosh is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association who plays for the Toronto Raptors. Garnering an array of basketball accolades since his high school days, Bosh left college after one season to enter the 2003 NBA Draft. He was selected fourth overall in what proved to be a very competitive draft class. Since his NBA career began, Bosh, who plays the forward position, has emerged as one of the most established young stars in the NBA. In the process, he has become a two-time NBA All-Star, appeared for the USA National Team, and taken over former fan-favorite Vince Carter as the current face and leader of the Raptors franchise. Bosh has led the Raptors to their first NBA Playoffs berth in five years, and their first ever division title, in the current 2006-07 NBA season.

Owing to his initials and jersey number, Bosh is nicknamed CB4, a name first coined by Toronto Raptors play-by-play commentator, Chuck Swirsky. The nickname also alludes to a cult movie of the same name. Off the court, Bosh is noted for his philanthropy and active community service.

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