Rudy Rodriguez-Chomat

Rudy Rodriguez-Chomat

Rudy Rodriguez-Chomat is a native of South Florida. Born and raised in Miami Beach, he graduated with a degree in Journalism from Florida International University. He has covered sports in South Florida for the last 25 years for outlets including the Miami Herald and Sun Sentinel. He hosts Come On, Now! podcast.

Oct 30, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) shoots the basketball over New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Brutal Start to this Season is an Example of why Bam Adebayo is Too Passive to be a Real Star!

Bam Adebayo

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Sep 30, 2024; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) talks to reporters during media day at Kaseya Center Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Opinion: Show Up Bam Adebayo ! Enough Talk, Time for Some Action!

For the Miami Heat to Win Big, Bam Adebayo has to be DOMINANT! Show Up Bam! Enough Talk, Time for Some Action!

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Jimmy Butler was a no show in the season opening 116-97 blowout loss to Orlando with only 3 points on 1 of 8 shooting. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Opinion: Miami Heat EMBARRASS Pat Riley On Court-Naming Celebration

The Miam Heat laid an egg in its season opener vs. the Orlando Magic.

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Oct 15, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) controls the basketball against San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Should Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo Should Focus On Mid-Range Instead Of 3-Pointers?

The Miami Heat are expecting more 3-pointers from Bam Adebayo but some feel he is better in the midrange game

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Oct 16, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) brings the ball up the court as Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci (27) defends in the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Is Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Putting Too Much Emphasis On Boston Celtics?

After missing the playoffs last season, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler ready to return to playoffs

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Sep 30, 2024; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) poses for a photo during media day at Kaseya Center Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami Heat Title Hopes Rest On Playoff Jimmy Butler Showing Up All Season

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is known for turning it up during the playoffs. The Heat need that attitude for 82 games if they are to compete for a championship

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Jun 21, 2024; Boston, MA, USA;  Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum holds the Larry OíBrien trophy during the Boston Celtics Championship parade. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Miami Heat Need Only One Motivating Factor This Season ... The Boston Celtics

The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics have been rivals for the last five years but the Celtics were first to break through with a title last season. That should motivate the Heat

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Sep 30, 2024; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talks to reporters during media day at Kaseya Center Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra Finally Gets Some Love From NBA General Managers

A survey of the NBA general managers revealed Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra as the best coach in the league

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Sep 30, 2024; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) talks to reporters during media day at Kaseya Center Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Is Window Closing For Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo To Win Defensive Player Of Year?

The emergence of San Antonio Spurs phenom Victory Wembanyama could make it tougher for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo to win Defensive Player of the Year

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Mar 4, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley applauds Chris Bosh during a brief ceremony during the game between the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks at Miami-Dade Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Is It Time For Pat Riley, Miami Heat To Shift From Developmental Route?

The Miami Heat had success with G League players like Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent and Haywood Highsmith but do Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra have to move on from the strategy? Is it time for more star power?

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May 15, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) controls the ball as he is defended by Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) in the second half of game one of the eastern conference finals of the 2011 NBA playoffs at the United Center. The Bulls defeated the Heat, 103-82. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-Imagn Images

Heat Legend Dwyane Wade Pays Respect To Retiring Former MVP

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade gives thoughts on Derrick Rose retiring from the NBA

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