Land of the Leaf

Chris Bosh faced the media in Toronto yesterday amid allegations that he was a “deadbeat dad”.  He handled the throng of reporters well, I mean it was awkward as hell (you could hear nothing but basketballs bouncing in the background), but he was in decent spirits and it was his birthday.

“All I can say is I’m willing to take care of my responsibilities like I’ve been doing in the past and in the future and have respect for everyone,” Bosh told reporters Tuesday. “I love my daughter, I love myself and I respect her mother.”

This will all likely sit somewhere simmering for a good while, and the truth will play out in court.  I’ll say this though regarding newspaper headlines:  If Chris Bosh were a Toronto Maple Leaf, that “deadbeat dad” would likely be an estranged father.  Read what you will into that.