Miami Heat Mascot Burnie Is Suicidal Over Dwyane Wade's Potential Departure

At least that's what we're reading into the angsty note the flame-themed mascot has pinned to American Airlines Arena. Click through for a larger picture...

By Gus Garcia-Roberts

July 1, 2010

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At least that's what we're reading into the angsty note the flame-themed mascot has pinned to American Airlines Arena. Click through for a larger picture.

Oh, what's that -- he's just sitting on a throne, as live-stream footage rolls, until Wade agrees to a Heat contract? Dull. Will he at least jump when Wade signs with Chicago?

Gus Garcia-Roberts

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