Chris Bosh, in response to his critics, says that he wants to concentrate on increasing his rebounding totals this season.

"For some reason, people think I can't play basketball. I'm a very good basketball player. I can perform when it's time. For some reason, coming into this situation, people were just nitpicking. It gives me an added sense of motivation to do well because I know more people are watching, and just to shut them up. To be frank," he said.

"Ten is my number. I'm going to get there. It's going to be a little tougher than it would if I would have gotten off to a better start. Once I get to 10, I'll be happy."

Bosh is averaging 8.1 rebounds per game this season after posting a career-high 10.8 with Toronto last year.

For his career, Bosh has averaged 9.3 rebounds per game.