Whether it's drafting or player development, the ultimate is putting a team together. — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
We have to move the meter in sports in Africa, especially basketball. With the growth of the NBA globally, we have to figure out more ways to develop facilities, coaching, leagues, and youth development in Africa. The talent is incredible.… — 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
