Ten owners decided to test what would become choppy waters. Celtics fans rallied behind Thomas, showering him with a deafening cheer when he was introduced. He talked about family being the most important thing in his life in a 2015 interview with Kevin Byrne , the Ravens’ senior vice president for public and community relations. Miami were 11-30 in the first half of the season, then 30-11 in the second half of the season.