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Miami Heat pays tribute to el Nuevo Herald photographer Hector Gabino

The Miami Heat honored longtime el Nuevo Herald photographer Hector Gabino, who died Saturday in Miami at the age of 51 after a battle with cancer, with a moment of silence and a 30-second video montage of his photos before Wednesday’s game.

#Heat hold a moment of silence for late @HeraldSports photographer Hector Gabino, who covered the team for 20 years pic.twitter.com/6Nk6pS2QDQ

— Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) March 2, 2017

Gabino, who was hired by el Nuevo Herald in 1994 and covered many major South Florida events, was best known for documenting the Heat during its glory years with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.