Masai Ujiri is the general manager of the Denver Nuggets. Born in Zaria, Nigeria, he is the first African to take charge of a major league American sports team.
Masai Ujiri —
Masai Ujiri is the general manager of the Denver Nuggets. Born in Zaria, Nigeria, he is the first African to take charge of a major league American sports team.
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Through the Giants of Africa Foundation and Basketball Without Borders, Ujiri hopes to find and inspire young African basketball players.
Masai Ujiri —
Through the Giants of Africa Foundation and Basketball Without Borders, Ujiri hopes to find and inspire young African basketball players.
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Ujiri bumps fists with a young Nuggets fan in Denver.
Masai Ujiri —
Ujiri bumps fists with a young Nuggets fan in Denver.
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Alongside Nuggets head coach George Karl (left), Ujiri has worked to identify and recruit the best up and coming talent from the USA and beyond.
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Alongside Nuggets head coach George Karl (left), Ujiri has worked to identify and recruit the best up and coming talent from the USA and beyond.
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Ujiri meets with his backroom team. Ujiri has had a nomadic career which has seen him play, coach and scout across three continents.
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Ujiri meets with his backroom team. Ujiri has had a nomadic career which has seen him play, coach and scout across three continents.
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Ujiri poses alongside President Barack Obama, himself a keen basketball fan.
Masai Ujiri —
Ujiri poses alongside President Barack Obama, himself a keen basketball fan.
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