MIAMI — Miami Heat governor Micky Arison has been unanimously elected the next chairman of the NBA Board of Governors, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced Tuesday.
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Arison will officially take over the role following the league’s Board of Governors meeting in September. He succeeds Toronto Raptors Governor Larry Tanenbaum, who has served as chairman since September 2017.
Arison has been the Heat’s governor for 31 years, giving him the second-longest tenure among current NBA team governors.
“I am grateful for Larry’s nearly three decades of stewardship of the Raptors and his commitment to helping guide our league as NBA Board Chairman over the past nine years,” Silver said. “Micky’s long record of service on the Board, his strong relationships with his fellow team owners and his deep understanding of our game and business make him an exceptional choice to assume this important leadership role.”
Arison said he is eager to begin working with the league in his new position.
“I look forward to working closely in this new capacity with Adam, the league office and my fellow team governors to champion our teams and players, ensuring we continue to deliver exciting and unforgettable experiences for our fans,” Arison said.
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During Arison’s tenure, the Heat has won three NBA championships and reached the NBA Finals seven times. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
In addition to leading the Heat, Arison serves as chairman of the board of Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company.
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