People hear 'Africa' and they think about charitable commercials, or safari tours and animals. It's our responsibility to help change that perspective. — Masai Ujiri Africa Copy Share Image
We all have the things that we all have to work on, and things we have to get better at. — 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… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
Be very proud of your name and where you come from. It's so important. Say it loud and clear for everybody to… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
We have to make Toronto - we have to - we have to make Toronto the best atmosphere in the NBA. — 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 Basketball Copy Share Image
When you get a chance to get a top five player, which doesn't come very often, you have to jump on it. — Masai Ujiri Chance Copy Share Image
Manute Bol was one of the guys who taught me to be bold. To be fierce. To speak intelligently, and speak like… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
When you talk about goals, you look at your team last year and you want to move the meter a little bit.… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
As you can probably tell, the push to develop talent in Africa is personal. I grew up there. I played there. I… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
You want to win in the NBA you want to build a culture and teams will always do that and try to… — Masai Ujiri Culture Copy Share Image
Our job is to find players younger, where they are able to play from 11 years old and grow up playing the… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
One of Giants of Africa's fundamental mottos is - Dream Big. We believe that basketball can be used as a tool to… — Masai Ujiri Around the world Copy Share Image
I represent a great continent. People ask, Is there pressure on me? I don't feel pressure at all. It's an unbelievable challenge… — Masai Ujiri Continent Copy Share Image
The natural thing in Africa is to start playing soccer at 8 or 9. You go outside and you play like kids… — Masai Ujiri Basketball Copy Share Image
Most kids in Africa don't start playing basketball until they are 13 or 14 years old. This puts them at a disadvantage… — Masai Ujiri Age Copy Share Image
For me, it's always been about Toronto. I love it here. My family loves it here. My wife loves it here, which… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
If you have a great culture and you're progressing the right way to win I think players will always want to come. — Masai Ujiri Culture Copy Share Image
I was probably the best cherry picker in the history of African basketball. I got so many dunks, it was crazy. — Masai Ujiri Basketball Copy Share Image
This is my hobby. Reaching out, getting to know other people's cultures, traveling to other people's countries. — Masai Ujiri Culture Copy Share Image
You have to figure out that balance between younger players and veteran players, star players, and All-Star players, really a team effort.… — Masai Ujiri Balance Copy Share Image
Our job is to find out what's the next thing that is going to be advantageous to us and contribute to winning. — 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
Basketball without Borders made me who I am and it's just something that is such a huge part of my life. — Masai Ujiri Basketball Copy Share Image
As an NBA executive, I'm always looking for untapped potential. As a proud native of Nigeria, I believe that Africa is one… — Masai Ujiri Africa Copy Share Image
You don't have to be a leader of a big organization. You can be a leader of your brother, of a young… — Masai Ujiri Brother Copy Share Image
Giants of Africa holds such a special place in my heart. It's not just another non-profit organization - this is personal. What… — Masai Ujiri Country Copy Share Image
I understand my job and what the job is and what has to be done basketball wise. I do that 24/7 and… — Masai Ujiri Around the world Copy Share Image
