Masai Ujiri says that he will always make deep relations with Toronto.
The president of the former raptors reflected his 12 years with a tribute video shared on his veterans of the Africa YouTube channel on Monday in his 12 years in Toronto.
In the video, he created a point to emphasize it on the deep relationships created by him.
“Toronto, Canada. I love you. The country that welcomed me, the city that became a house. This bond that we share will run forever,” Uziri said. “As I look back in the heartiest moments of over a decade, I am overwhelmed to my family, our incredible players, dedicated employees, rapter fans.
“Now a new chapter begins. But your love will always be with me. Basketball brought me here. But beyond this beautiful game, we are always connected. And for that, I am very grateful.”
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Uziri was entering the final year of a five -year contract, which he signed back in 2021. Last month, his departure came exactly a day after the end of the NBA draft.
In 2013, he joined the raptors to convert Brian Colangelo as Vice President and General Manager. Ujiri was promoted as the president of the team in 2016 and then played the role of General Manager of Bobby Webster in 2017.
He helped the team to convert a consistent playoff contender, which led to Postsen in seven straight sessions, including a run for the NBA title in 2019.
“When I returned in 2013, it felt that it is a different role. A different role. A chance to transfer new energy, culture around us. It’s time to win. It’s time to do it. It’s time to go there and fight and fight for each other,” Ujiri said about joining the team for the first time. “There is a chance to win and win what we did. What we all did. Through the storms, we captured us. When mistrust and doubt rained us, the same downpore nurtured the ground. We got up from one day, 1995 ‘Sesame now, The Till, The Till, Toronto rapterWe climbed North, together. And as a city, as a nation, as a team, we became champions. ,
While Uziri is no longer with the raptors, he said that he will maintain his relationship with the team and the city.
“I will stay here when our Toronto Tempo makes history in WNBA, continues its commitment to the game of basketball worldwide, wherever I think,” said Ujiri. “My dreams of a second championship are alive and well and this chase will definitely proceed as the beginning of my next chapter. For the raptors family, for our fans, every player who is wearing a uniform with passion and pride. I love you and I thank you once. This team has reached the summit once the first. of.
This is the second time Uziri has talked about participating with the team after making an appearance publicly. Good morning america Last week.
The focus of the former NBA executive now turns into its veterans of the Africa organization, which develops and develops leadership among the youth of Africa through the game of basketball.