Courtside at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Valentina Ricci gripped her press badge with sweaty palms and adrenaline coursing through her as Jimmy Butler ran past during warm-ups. It was her first time covering the Miami Heat, and it wasn’t from the stands, but as a credentialed media member. One week before her first game, she wasn’t sure if she was ready, but in the moment, she knew she had it. Now, she is documenting every moment as if her career depended on it because it did. 🖥Read both English and Spanish versions over at Hazzemedia.com ✒ @allisoninthearena