The natural thing in Africa is to start playing soccer at 8 or 9. You go outside and you play like kids… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
I was honestly more talented in soccer than in basketball. I don't think I'd have gone anywhere in soccer. But I think… — 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… — Masai Ujiri Copy Share Image
Kids in Africa start kicking a ball when they are six or seven years old, if not younger. It's like baseball, basketball… — 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
