MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - South Florida NFL brothers Dalvin and James Cook brought joy at their community event cookout.
From Miami Central to the NFL, the Cook brothers have always represented South Florida football at the highest level and over the weekend the pros returned home to host a cookout for the community that helped raise them Saturday at Walt Frazier Park in Miami Gardens.
“The name speaks for itself, great event, we appreciate everybody for coming out,” said Dalvin.
And people came from everywhere, including Bills Mafia members who traveled all the way from Canada and Niagara Falls just to spend a day with one of their favorite players.
“It just show’s you how Bills Mafia travels and their one of the best fans in the NFL,” said James.
“So if you’re from Buffalo, Niagara Falls area, it doesn’t matter if the Bills are winning or losing, you going hard,” said Bills fan Tiandra Griffin.
While Dalvin and James are usually serving up defenses on the football field, Saturday they did something a little bit different in their neighborhood, where with a last name like Cook, they served up some good food.
“Yeah, I just think it all makes sense, you just think about the name and coming back and being on this park and just giving back to the community,” said Dalvin.
For the brothers, it wasn’t just about hibachi and smoothies it was about giving back to the very park and neighborhood that helped launch their football dreams.
“This is just the start of something good right here,” said Dalvin.
And while James has become one of the NFL’s most explosive running backs, he said none of it would have happened without his big brother leading the way.
“You know, just seeing the things that he did over the past and, you know, just the leadership that he provided me is second to none and I appreciate him for everything he did,” said James.
While the respect between the brothers is obvious, it shouldn’t be mistaken for a lack of competition. When asked who would get the best of who on the gridiron the brothers joked about a possible race.
“We gotta solve that problem right there, we wasn’t gonna race, I’ve been letting him live a little bit,” said Dalvin.
“He ain’t doing that, I don’t do that, we ain’t crashing here,” said James.
Separated by just four years, the older Cook is proud of his little brother who led the league in rushing this past season.
“Watching him grow man, it’s been fun to watch, I’m just looking forward to what’s next, cause there’s nothing but bright things in his future. I’m just glad I’m his big brother,” said Dalvin.
The two NFL players provided a great day of fun for all ages!
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