US Edition‘Toronto. Canada. I Love You,’ Former Raptors Head Masai Ujiri Says in Goodbye Video
TORONTO, CANADA, JUL 7 – Jakob Poeltl signed a $104 million extension as the Raptors seek a new president following Masai Ujiri's firing, aiming to rebuild around a young core with long-term contracts.
- The Toronto Raptors fired Masai Ujiri as vice-chairman and president on June 27, ending his more than decade-long tenure.
- This decision followed a period of successful leadership since Ujiri joined in 2013, including a 2019 NBA championship and seven straight playoff appearances.
- Ujiri posted a nearly six-minute farewell video on his Giants of Africa channel, thanking the organization, fans, players, and reflecting on his time in Toronto.
- He expressed a lasting connection, affirming his dedication to basketball worldwide and pledging to support the Toronto Tempo as they strive to make their own mark in the WNBA.
- Ujiri’s departure signals a new chapter for the Raptors, with leadership transitions underway while he focuses on his worldwide basketball initiatives.
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The former president of the Toronto Raptors, Masai Ujiri, published a video where he spoke about his connection with Toronto, after having been removed from office.
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Former Raptors president, vice-chairman bids farewell to Raptors with YouTube video
TORONTO — Masai Ujiri bid farewell to Toronto Raptors fans Monday in a YouTube video. The Raptors announced June 27 that Ujiri had been fired as the team's vice-chairman and president, marking the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise its first NBA championship. Ujiri was heading into the final year of his contract with the team. But Keith Pelley, the president and chief executive officer of Raptors owner Maple Leaf Spo…
·Kelowna, Canada
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