Raptors Fire Masai Ujiri: 2019 NBA Champion Architect Out

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Masai Ujiri and Toronto, it’s over. The main craftsman of the conquest of the title of NBA champion by the Raptors has been dismissed from his joint functions as president and vice-president of the Canadian entity. The Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment group (MLSE), which holds the franchise, announced it on Friday.

The leader of Nigerian origin, 54 years old and also having the British, Kenyan and Canadian nationalities, chaired the destinies of raptors since May 2013.

Personal success then collective

Elected in 2013 leader of the year of the NBA Reason for his work with the Denver Nuggets, Ujiri, the only foreign winner of this award, transformed the raptors into a respected team, which has finally risen to the top of the major North American basketball league in 2019, in the wake of Kawhi Leonard.

But his credit has been stretched in recent years. The Raptors lacked the qualification for the play-offs for the third consecutive time this season, concluded on a balance sheet of 30 victories for 52 defeats.

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Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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