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Bigger than basketball: LeBron's heartfelt message for Heat's Bosh

Published Feb. 20, 2015 12:09 p.m. ET

Connor Kiesel

As Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh deals with health issues, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is voicing his support for his former teammate.

Bosh was admitted to a Miami-area hospital Thursday for a lung issue, according to The Associated Press. Joseph Goodman of The Miami Herald reported Bosh could miss the rest of the season as a result of blood clots on his lungs.

James, who played alongside Bosh for four seasons in Miami, shared his concern and well-wishes Friday morning through a series of tweets.

Man my heart real heavy right now thinking about @chrisbosh health! Especially after hearing about Kersey the other day. My prayers are....
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 20, 2015

out for u and your family my brother! Here for you throughout this if needed. #BandOfBrothers #BiggerthanBasketball
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 20, 2015

But I know you're strong and will come back better than ever on and off the court. #PrayForCB
— LeBron James (@KingJames) February 20, 2015

The Kersey reference alludes to Jerome Kersey, a 17-year NBA veteran whose death at the age of 52 Wednesday was associated with a blood clot that travelled to one of his lungs.

While they're no longer playing for the same squad on the court, one of James' hashtags -- bigger than basketball -- sums up the situation aptly and shows the bond James and Bosh formed during their time in Miami.