What drives the Toronto Raptor’s Masai Ujiri?
He’s the first African-born president of a professional sports franchise in North America
Africa Daily · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
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’s been a player, a scout, an agent and today he’s 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’s 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 Guest: Masai Ujiri