Olivia: What defines greatness – the final shot, or the selfless play that makes it possible? Welcome to When It Happened, I'm Olivia. Olivia: Today, we're looking at NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh, part of the Miami Heat's famed "Big Three" with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. His memoir, "Letters to a Young Athlete," isn't just about basketball; it's wisdom on mindset, teamwork, handling pressure, and finding purpose beyond stats. Bosh famously transitioned from superstar scorer to a crucial supporting role, sacrificing personal glory and enduring criticism to chase championships. He learned to "sweep away his ego," a lesson crystallized in one split-second decision that defined a legacy. Olivia: Picture it: Game 6, 2013 NBA Finals. Heat versus Spurs. Down three, under 20 seconds left. The championship hangs in the balance. LeBron James misses a three. The ball caroms off the rim. Chaos. Bodies scramble. But Chris Bosh rises, snatches the rebound over a defender, lands, and instantly fires a perfect pass to Ray Allen in the corner. Swish. Tie game. The arena erupts. Miami would go on to win the game and the championship. Olivia: Why this moment? It is the book's message. Bosh didn't hit the famous shot, Ray Allen did. But without Bosh’s rebound and immediate, selfless pass – the decision to enable the team's best chance over personal heroics – it never happens. As Heat president Pat Riley later highlighted, this play, not just scoring, showed Bosh’s commitment, awareness, and trust. It’s the "sweep away your ego" and "name on the front of the jersey" mentality personified under immense pressure. Olivia: So, what's the takeaway? First, embrace your role, even if it isn't the starring one; critical plays aren't always the flashiest. Second, true success often comes from making the smart, selfless decision that benefits the collective. Chris Bosh’s rebound reminds us our biggest contributions often happen when we focus on something larger than ourselves. Olivia: This is Olivia with When It Happened, reminding you that defining moments often arrive in the blink of an eye. See you next time.