Raptors forward Chris Bosh came out in defense of his character on Tuesday and vowed to honor any commitments he has to his former girlfriend, the mother of his child.

Bosh refused to comment on any specifics of the lawsuit that Allison Mathis has filed, claiming Bosh abandoned her and their four-month old daughter.

"All I can say is that I'm going to take care of my responsibilities like I've been doing in the past and in the future and keep respecting everyone," Bosh told reporters. "I love my daughter, I love myself and I respect her mother and I'll leave it at that."