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Raptors president Masai Ujiri inspires African youth in TIFF documentary
Raptors president Masai Ujiri inspires African youth in TIFF documentary
CTVNews.ca StaffRaptors president and general manager Masai Ujiri is shining a spotlight on the challenges facing up-and-coming African basketball stars in a heartfelt new documentary on empowerment, failure and the meaning of home.Ujiri sat down with CTV News Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme to discuss "Giants of Africa," set to make its Toronto International Film Festival premiere on Friday, Sept. 16.The documentary follows Ujiri to basketball camps he started in Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda and his home country, Nigeria.But the film -- directed by Oscar-nominated, African-Canadian director Hubert Davis -- is about more than showcasing aspiring basketball players.
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Raptors sign Masai Ujiri to contract extension
Raptors sign Masai Ujiri to contract extension
Ujiri, who had two years left on his original five-year deal as the team's president and general manager, is now the president; Jeff Weltman becomes the GM and Bobby Webster is the assistant GM and vice-president of basketball strategy in changes announced Friday afternoon.In a long-anticipated move, the Raptors and Ujiri have finalized a new contract for him to remain as the team's president while promoting two of his top lieutenants.Masai Ujiri's bond with Toronto is strong and now cemented for years to come.The moves have been in the works for weeks and keep in place the triumvirate that has presided over unprecedented Raptors success.
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Raptors Sign Masai Ujiri to Multi-Year Extension
Raptors Sign Masai Ujiri to Multi-Year Extension
In an anticipated move, Masai Ujiri signed a multi-year contract extension to remain president of the Raptors.His top lieutenants, Jeff Weltman and Bobby Webster, were promoted to GM and assistant GM/vice-president of basketball strategy, respectively.In conjunction with Ujiri's new deal, Toronto promotes Masai's top aides Jeff Weltman (to general manager) and Bobby Webster (assistant GM).— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) September 2, 2016Uriji had two years left on his original five-year deal signed back in May of 2013.
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