While the Miami Dolphins prepare to host their first organized team activities this week, head coach Mike McDaniel was busy attending the Miami Heat’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Boston Celtics on Sunday.
McDaniel wasn’t just in the crowd, he was on the court prior to the game helping get the fans pumped up before the teams took the court.
The Miami Heat had #Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel fire up the crowd before Game 3 tonight against the Boston Celtics.
(🎥 @TheMozKnowz)
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 22, 2023
Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel was hyping up the Miami crowd before Game 3 of Celtics-Heat 👏 pic.twitter.com/fwkSe1MJpU
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) May 22, 2023
Even in the middle of the game, McDaniel was shown on the jumbotron hyped for the South Florida basketball team.
Mike McDaniel might as well be on the Heat staff at this point pic.twitter.com/Vxj1ze9UW9
— Five Reasons Sports 🏀🏈⚾️🏒⚽️ (@5ReasonsSports) May 22, 2023
McDaniel wasn’t the only Dolphin in attendance, as cornerback Jalen Ramsey and defensive lineman Christian Wilkins also made an appearance.
Jalen Ramsey & Christian Wilkins sitting court side tonight! 🔥🤝 #FinsUp #HEATCulture pic.twitter.com/84faqqbWCs
— Bobby Shouse (@B_Shousejr) May 22, 2023
The aqua and orange are fully supporting the other teams in the city, which is great to see. McDaniel and Ramsey, despite being newcomers in the last year, are really jumping head-first into the city’s culture.