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Ime Udoka, Masai Ujiri angry over Nigerian basketball withdrawing from international competitions

SAN FRANCISCO -- Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri and Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka both spoke out Sunday against the decision by Nigeria's government to withdraw its basketball teams from international competitions for two years and potentially eliminate any chance of qualifying for the 2024 Olympics.

Ujiri and Udoka are both of Nigerian descent. Ujiri called for resignations and a rebirth of the Nigeran federation.

Ujiri released a letter saying "enough is enough," and Udoka -- shortly before his team played in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors -- also questioned the motives behind the move by government officials.