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How will Chris Bosh be remembered?

By Jonathan Macri

Jan 8, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Heat defeated the Suns 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (1) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Heat defeated the Suns 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 8, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra with center Chris Bosh (1) and guard Dwyane Wade (3) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Heat defeated the Suns 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra with center Chris Bosh (1) and guard Dwyane Wade (3) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Heat defeated the Suns 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Erik Spolestra’s move of Chris Bosh to center during the 2012 NBA Playoffs has become one of the seminal moments in the history of the entire league. Not only did it unlock the true potential of a team that would go on to win multiple championships, but it was the precursor for the way the majority of the league plays today.

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