Miami Heat pay tribute to José Fernández before first home game

José Fernández might have been a professional baseball player, but he inspired Miami athletes across multiple sports. 

Less than two weeks ago, the Miami Hurricanes honored the late MLB star with decals on their football helmets. 

SEE ALSO: Could José Fernández win the Cy Young Award? There's a case to be made.

On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat paid tribute by holding a moment of silence and wearing warm-up shirts with the pitcher's initials and No. 16 on them before their first preseason home game at American Airlines Arena. 

The @MiamiHEAT honored the late pitcher Jose Fernandez w/ special warm-up shirts before tonight's #NBApreseason game https://t.co/8ODf3BZxpq

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