Masai Ujiri, the new president and alternate general manager of the Dallas Mavericks, brings extensive international experience to his role, having been born in England and raised in Nigeria. His adeptness at navigating diverse cultures has been pivotal in his successful basketball career, including his tenure with the Toronto Raptors, where he won the NBA Championship in 2019. Ujiri’s keen eye for talent led to key draft picks like Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl. He has also brought in Mike Schmitz as general manager, recognizing his scouting acumen and shared international experience.
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