Chris Bosh Needs to Lead the Toronto Raptors for MVP Consideration

Chris Bosh has set his sights on becoming the NBA's Most Valuable Player. "I came into this season saying I'm going to give it a shot," he told reporters after practice Thursday afternoon. He should concentrate on winning with the Toronto Raptors first. On Wednesday night, the Raptors were unimpressive in a 93-86 win over the lowly Charlotte Bobcats. Bosh delivered a solid line, scoring 39 points on 15-for-20 shooting from the field and 9-for-10 from the free throw line. He also grabbed 11 rebounds and had a couple of blocked shots. Bosh was clearly the difference between the two teams. He was at it again Friday night. Bosh’s 30 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, and three blocked shots carried the Toronto Raptors past the stuttering Atlanta Hawks 93-88. Bosh's outstanding play for team USA at the Beijing Olympics has carried over to the NBA season. In China, Bosh was arguably the team's most efficient player, coming off the bench to lead the powerhouse Americans in ... (link)