[1] Burnie is a rough, anthropomorphic depiction of the fireball featured on the team's logo.
On June 10, 2023 Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor appeared at Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals in Miami, Florida, to promote his pain relief spray in a planned skit with Burnie.
Burnie selected a woman from the audience, dragged her by the feet, and danced on the court with her during a time-out.
Burnie faced 20 years in jail after being charged with aggravated assault and battery.
Burnie was also sued prior for US$1 million due to the emotional distress the woman went through.