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The Miami Heat honored Jose Fernandez with No. 16 warmup shirts against the Nets

By Chris Landers

As the city of Miami continues to heal following the tragic death of Jose Fernandez, one of its fellow sports teams decided to offer support with a special tribute. Prior to their preseason matchup with the Nets on Tuesday night, the Heat honored the Marlins ace with a moment of silence -- and No. 16 warmup shirts, complete with Fernandez's initials:

Here's a closer look:

Yet more evidence that Fernandez was loved by everyone he came in contact with. 

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