Chris Bosh
PF, Georgia Tech · 2003 NBA Draft, 1st round, pick #4 (TOR)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 893 games over 13 NBA seasons (~84% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #4 (#2 at his position), close to where he went (#4).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
19.3 years old on draft night (born 1984-03-24).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.7% of the time (300 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Georgia Tech.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
PF (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.2% of the time (570 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numbers
| Seasons | 13 |
| Games | 893 |
| Minutes / game | 35.8 |
| Points / game | 19.2 |
| Rebounds / game | 8.5 |
| Assists / game | 2.0 |
| Win Shares (career) | 106.0 |
| VORP | 31.1 |
| Box Plus/Minus | 1.9 |
The 2003 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2003 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age Under 20 | 51.7% n=300 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Position Forward | 51.2% n=570 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 11", 225 lbs |
| Age on draft night | 19.3 |
| Born | 1984-03-24 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #4 overall (#2 PF) |
Picked around him 2003 redraft
| 1 | LeBron James | redraft #1 |
| 2 | Darko Miličić | redraft #32 |
| 3 | Carmelo Anthony | redraft #3 |
| 5 | Dwyane Wade | redraft #2 |
| 6 | Chris Kaman | redraft #20 |
| 7 | Kirk Hinrich | redraft #8 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.