Rest in peace, my dear friend Brian Przystup, whom you all know as @BiscayneBirdman, but whom I always knew first as my neighbor for seventeen years, a dog father, a Catholic, and a Miami Heat superfan long before everyone else noticed.

He was also a pilot, an accountant, a cancer survivor, and a true humanitarian. Brian dedicated himself to serving those less fortunate than himself when he wasn’t working hard for his many, many clients or working out. And always, his beloved Monty or Monty Jr. would be by his side.

Brian lived a charmed life most could only dream about, because of his kindness, empathy, and grace. I’m only sad for those of us who remain, because the world will be a less kind place without Brian.

Fly on, Biscayne Birdman. You will be missed by so many of us, but at peace in a better place above, with Monty by your side forever now.

21 comments

  1. Oh no this is awful news 😩. He was such an incredible person and so kind to fellow fans and to the staff in his section. I will miss seeing him at games. One of the all time Heat fans and people. RIP to a legend

  5. Im a long-time Heat fan from Australia who hasn’t missed a game since I could afford League Pass.
    I’ve loved watching this dude on TV.

  9. A staple at the arena. I got the opportunity to meet him after a game a few years back. A kind, gentle soul that breathed Heat basketball. He will be missed greatly by the community

  13. Omg, when I was season ticket holder, he sat on the aisle directly next to me. Just remember him always bringing the energy to our section during timeouts and free throws. So sorry to hear about this. True Heat Lifer!!!!

  15. Such a legend. Remember always seeing him at the games doing his thing. RIP Birdman, Kaseya will forever be his nest

  18. RIP I thought he was goofy as hell the first time I saw him but he quickly grew on me, was a staple of so many games growing up. Fly high

  19. Damn, sad news. Dude always had great energy and was always friendly in the interactions I had with him. RIP

  20. Damn. Rest in Power to a guy who legitimately looked like he enjoyed his life and his passion for the Heat.

  21. Terrible news, but thank you for sharing. Sat pretty close to him for years, he was a true heat lifer.

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