How the Jaquez family built a Mexican American sports dynasty

Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. is one of the few players of Mexican descent in the NBA 's history.

Jaquez Sr . Jaime Jr.'s Miami Heat faces Washington Wizards in Mexico City on Día de los Muertos, a distinctly Latin American holiday.

The Jaquezes maintain an ardent desire to stay connected to their Mexican roots while representing both sides of the border.

Jaime Jr. and Gabriela Jaquez Jr. are siblings who grew up in Los Angeles .

The siblings are the third players of Mexican heritage to play in the WNBA.

Jaime Sr. encouraged his kids to play different sports and took steps to make sure their mental toughness was on par with their physical attributes.

The family's legacy is set to inspire coming generations of young athletes.

Jaime Jr. and Gabriela have endorsement deals with companies in Mexico .

It remains to be seen which of Jaime 's family members are in the stands when the Heat tip off on Día de los Muertos in Mexico City .

"I got to be there [in Mexico City ] and try to figure out a way," Jaime Sr. says.