NBA · Southeast · Est. 1988 · Kaseya Center
Miami Heat
Current Leadership
Governor & Managing General Partner
Carnival Corporation chairman Micky Arison has been the controlling owner of the Heat since 1995, overseeing three NBA championships (2006, 2012, 2013) and building one of the most respected organizations in professional sports. Arison has empowered Pat Riley to run basketball operations with near-total autonomy, a partnership that has produced sustained excellence and the famous 'Heat Culture' that permeates every aspect of the franchise.
CEO
Nick Arison, Micky's son, has served as the Heat's CEO and is being groomed to eventually succeed his father as the franchise's leader. He has overseen the team's business operations, including naming rights deals and arena renovations at Kaseya Center, while maintaining the franchise's reputation as a premier destination for free agents.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Spoelstra | Head Coach | 2008 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Quinn | Associate Head Coach | 2019 |
| Malik Allen | Assistant Coach | 2019 |
| Anthony Carter | Assistant Coach | 2020 |
| Octavio De La Grana | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Caron Butler | Assistant Coach | 2022 |
Front Office
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Riley | President | 1995 |
| Andy Elisburg | General Manager | 2013 |
Historical Figures
Founding Owner
Israeli-American shipping magnate Ted Arison, founder of Carnival Cruise Lines, brought the Heat to Miami as an expansion franchise in 1988. He invested heavily in establishing the team and building its brand in South Florida before passing control to his son Micky in 1995. Ted passed away in 1999, but his vision of bringing top-tier professional basketball to Miami lives on.