He has drawn comparisons with Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett for his ability to handle the ball, step out on the perimeter and knock down shots.

Physically, he bears a resemblance to Keon Clark.

Chris Bosh, who yesterday was taken by the Raptors with the fourth overall pick, will not be asked to make an immediate impact on a team full of question marks, but his potential proved too attractive to pass up.

With the top three picks in this year's draft decided weeks ago -- as expected LeBron James went to Cleveland No. 1, Detroit took Darko Milicic with No. 2, and Carmelo Anthony went third to Denver -- who would go fourth has been one of the most intriguing storylines heading into the draft.

Resisting trade overtures and the possibility of moving down in the draft order, general manager Glen Grunwald woke up yesterday and decided to select Bosh.