Chris Bosh was sort of the third wheel back in 2010 when the Miami Heat formed the famous "big three" in search of a ring — which also included some guy named LeBron James, as well as the Robin to Bron's Batman, Dwyane Wade. James caught endless flack for leaving his hometown of Cleveland in search of a title, but with two greats at his side, the trio brought two chips to the Magic City: one in 2012, another in 2013.
All that glory came at a cost, as Miami is still paying a pretty penny for their erstwhile big man in Bosh. Bron and Bosh joined the Heat during free agency in 2010, according to ESPN. The 6'11" center got millions, but really cashed in before the 2014 campaign (notably after the championships were won and done) when he signed a five-year $118 million mega-deal, according to Givemesport. However, by the 2016-2017 season, blood clot issues derailed the 11-time All-Star. He didn't play a single game.
In 2017, Bosh's time with the Heat was done: As Bleacher Report reported, the team retired his jersey and officially released him from the roster. The only problem? As the Miami Herald noted, they still owed him over $52 million. Insurance covered "$29 million of the remaining amount," according to ESPN. The team ate the rest. Bosh, who hasn't suited up since 2016, has been getting "twice-monthly installments of $434,393" since 2017 and will continue to cash those checks until 2022, according to HeatHoops' Albert Nahmad.
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