Source: miami.cbslocal.com --- Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — With the new NBA season just two weeks away, South Florida Basketball fans got a sneak peak of what to expect. The second half of the annual Miami Heat scrimmage was delayed a bit Monday night, because Hassan Whiteside was too busy taking selfies with fans on the court. No one complained, either. The scrimmage serves two purposes for the Heat — it’s a chance for fans to see what amounts to a glorified practice, and more importantly it gives the team a chance to pay tribute to breast cancer survivors, who come down to the court at halftime for plenty of hugs and photos. “This shines an incredible light and we love it,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “It really is a touching moment.” About 30 women, most of them somehow adorned in breast-cancer-awareness-color of pink, took part in the halftime ceremony. In the stands, hundreds of others wore pink and the Heat uniforms for the night were all adorned with pink names and numbers. A few players, including Tyler Johnson and Udonis Haslem, even donned pink sneakers. “It’s very special for me, obviously,” said Haslem, the Heat captain. “My mom passed away from cancer. … I’m not a man of pink, but I will wear pink tonight to show support.” Ticket proceeds benefitted the Miami Cancer Institute. “It’s something that we all pretty much have been touched by,” Heat forward Justise Winslow said. “Whether it’s a friend, a team mom, a ...
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