Masai Ujiri is a Nigerian-Canadian basketball executive known for his role as the President of Basketball Operations for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He gained recognition for his strategic decisions, including the trade that brought Kawhi Leonard to the team, which helped the Raptors win their first championship in 2019. Before his executive career, Ujiri played college basketball in the United States and later worked as a scout. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly through the Giants of Africa program, which aims to promote basketball and education in Africa.