Nelson Mandela knew that sport has the power to inspire and unite people in a way that little else does. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
Being a good teammate means looking out for our neighbours, friends and the people we work with. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
We have to inspire people and give them a sense of hope. We need to bring people along, not ridicule and tear… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter where you are - it could be Timbuktu - if you win, people will watch, they'll follow and they'll… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
As leaders, I think we have to give people in many places a chance to have success, not continue to put those… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
I value my staff and I believe in hiring people who are smarter than myself. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
This is my hobby. Reaching out, getting to know other people's cultures, traveling to other people's countries. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
I couldn't shoot. When I went to play in Europe, I learned to shoot better. I could jump, so people would just… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
I've spent a lot of time in the United States and Canada and I am grateful for the opportunities that I've been… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
People have these perceptions; maybe they've been here for a day, or have only heard about it. It was like when I… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
Honestly, I think winning changes all of that. It doesn't matter where you are - it could be Timbuktu - if you… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
There is no doubt in my mind and I know in my time, there will be a Canadian basketball player playing for Toronto Raptors, 100% — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
Scouting is like CIA work and investigative work. You create a lot of stuff and try a lot of stuff. Some works and some… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
The truth is that Africa is like everywhere else. There are poor areas, there are rich areas, there is a middle class. Some of… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
I don't know how much of an impact I can have, but you hope you can have some. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
Every day is different. There's always, as we call it in the NBA, a 'drama,' a team's drama, there's always something. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
Everyone mentions the fact that I am the first African GM. I think it means nothing unless you impact people in Africa. That's what… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
It's my responsibility to put a team on the floor that will win, and that attracts players. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
The natural thing in Africa is to start playing soccer at 8 or 9. You go outside and you play like kids play basketball… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
I represent a great continent. People ask, Is there pressure on me? I don't feel pressure at all. It's an unbelievable challenge for me,… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
To be honest, women just make us smarter. They make us better. I've noticed that in my workplace. I've noticed that at home. I've… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
I am confident about who I am as a person, my character, and as a human being. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
Every man, they say, 'oh my wife is my boss.' So why can't they be bosses at work? — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
God doesn't put anyone someplace permanently. I am a living testimony to that. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
You have to figure out that balance between younger players and veteran players, star players, and All-Star players, really a team effort. And then… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
As leaders, I think we have to give people in many places a chance to have success, not continue to put those people down. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share
