It's a great thing that the NBA has done in Africa to develop the game. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I'm nervous about everything I do with Africa. You almost want it to go good all the time, and you don't want… — Masai Ujiri 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 Copy Share Image
Africa has proven to produce some of the greatest athletes in the world, and it's a joy to be able to help… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
I always say in my camps in Africa, in everything we do, 'My name is Masai and I'm from Nigeria.' My name… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
The truth is that Africa is like everywhere else. There are poor areas, there are rich areas, there is a middle class.… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
I don't know how much of an impact I can have, but you hope you can have some. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
It's my responsibility to put a team on the floor that will win, and that attracts players. — Masai Ujiri 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 play basketball… — Masai Ujiri 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 for me,… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
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 Image
I am confident about who I am as a person, my character, and as a human being. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
Every man, they say, 'oh my wife is my boss.' So why can't they be bosses at work? — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
