Michael Grange: “I was sitting up there & I’m saying ‘who is going to be in this top 3 or the top 4?’ And I look & the Hornets were the only guys that were in that conversation … and now everybody’s kicked out of there … this one was a crazy one. I guess the lottery is real.” — Raptors president Masai Ujiri. … [Read more...] about Masai Ujiri on draft lottery: This one was a crazy one
• Brooklyn Nets: Jordi Fernandez, Head Coach • Charlotte Hornets: Charles Lee, Head Coach • Chicago Bulls: Matas Buzelis, Player • Dallas Mavericks: Rolando Blackman, Mavericks Ambassador • Houston Rockets: Hakeem Olajuwon, Rockets Legend • New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson, Player • Philadelphia 76ers: Jared McCain, Player • Portland Trail Blazers: Toumani Camara, Player • … [Read more...] about
“It’s about seeing Africa as one, and having these kids actually come and really see the other cultures,” Ujiri said. “And we have culture, food, education, entertainment, everything that brings all of us together on the continent. We have talent that shows our strengths. The real talent of Africa is the people, all the people of the continent and its youth. “The demographic of … [Read more...] about
The Nigeria native has long been devoted to promoting and developing the game of basketball throughout Africa. He founded the Giants of Africa organization in 2003 in hopes of creating opportunities through basketball and education. Since then, GOA has built over 37 basketball courts in 11 countries, had over 6,000 kids attend its camps that taught basketball and life skills, … [Read more...] about
Just weeks after projected No. 1 NBA draft pick Cooper Flagg or another prized rookie debuts for the Toronto Raptors at NBA Summer League, their chairman and president Masai Ujiri will proudly make his way to Rwanda for the Giants of Africa Festival 2025 to highlight African youngsters. Ujiri is hosting the GOA Festival in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 26 to Aug. 2. The GOA … [Read more...] about