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Raptors Sign Ujiri To Contract Extension, Promote Weltman & Webster
Raptors Sign Ujiri To Contract Extension, Promote Weltman & Webster
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have signed President Masai Ujiri to a multi-year contract extension and promoted Jeff Weltman to general manager and Bobby Webster to assistant general manager/vice-president basketball strategy.Ujiri will continue to oversee basketball operations as president of the club."I am grateful to the Board and Mr. Tanenbaum for the opportunity to continue our progress to build the Raptors into one of the top franchises in the NBA," said Ujiri."I'm also excited that Jeff and Bobby are being rewarded for their hard work and valuable contributions to our program.
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New Raptors GM Jeff Weltman says Ujiri still has final say
New Raptors GM Jeff Weltman says Ujiri still has final say
When the Toronto Raptors announced the multi-year extension of Masai Ujiri as team president and subsequent promotion to general manager for Jeff Weltman just before the Labour Day weekend there was much head scratching.Why is Ujiri giving up his role as GM?Does this mean he won't be the team's chief basketball decision-maker?Is Weltman just a GM in title only and Ujiri's the one who's actually still calling the shots?
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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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