A: But there is a big difference once the risk is known, because then it also is known how to minimize the risk, which, in this case, would be the complete avoidance of potential scenarios of bruising that could lead to clotting. Of course, the counter argument is that many professionals accept a degree of risk as part of their careers, certainly in contact sports. Look, Chris is going to attempt to play and most likely will play this season. But there also will be more questions about Chris' distinct health situation along the way, including every time the word "contusion" or "bruise" is use to describe any incident. And yet, for all we know, it could wind up being something else that ultimately defines Chris' health. When you think about it, despite playing through kidney illness and a kidney transplant, it ultimately was a knee injury that ended Alonzo Mourning's career. Heat fans (well, at least the majority) aren't doctors, but they can all appreciate that this is a highly unique situation, one with its own inevitable set of twists and turns.