Most people know Micky Arison as the owner of the Miami Heat or the man behind Carnival Cruise Lines, but there’s a lesser-known story that stuck with Magic Johnson for all the right reasons.

Miami Heat owner Micky Arison was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Saturday. Arison is the leader behind one of the NBA’s most successful franchises.

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat look to hopefully compete in the playoffs this season, the team is celebrating the news of owner Micky Arison being inducted into the Class of 2025 in the Naismith ...