What drives the Toronto Raptors Masai Ujiri?

Published: Jan. 4, 2024, 2 a.m.

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Like many children in Africa, Masai Ujiri was obsessed with football as he was growing up.

But one day a new love struck him and he started what was to become a lifelong love affair with basketball.

He\\u2019s been a player, a scout, an agent and today he\\u2019s the president of the NBA side the Toronto Raptors, making him the first and only African-born president of a professional sports franchise in North America.

He\\u2019s also the founder of Giants of Africa: an organisation that aims to empower young African boys and girls through sport and basketball.

Alan caught up with Ujiri to talk about his journey and what drives him.

Presenter: Alan Kasujja\\nGuest: Masai Ujiri

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