“Yeah, and look—people talk about egos in locker rooms among players, but executives and coaches have egos too. Masai Ujiri, while respected around the league, is known for having a very high opinion of himself.” “That’s not a knock, necessarily, but it is his reputation. Some guys just don’t like him because of that big ego. I can definitely see him saying, ‘Look at what I’ve done. I want the 10-year, lifetime deal.’ And just to be clear—I’m not reporting that was the actual ask. But knowing his track record, he’s going to want full control, power in the organization, and the ability to call all the shots. And honestly, someone is going to give that to him.”