Masai Ujiri is staying put.
The well-respected Ujiri will remain with Raptors and Maple Leaf Sports, he and the organization announced Thursday afternoon.
“I love being the leader of the Toronto Raptors and I’m here to stay,” Ujiri said in a video put out by the team.
Ujiri will become vice-chairman and president of the team, continuing his duties as the chief basketball executive while adding to his philanthopic work with his Giants Of Africa foundation.
“For me, home is where it all starts,” he said on the video. “Home is where I gather my strength and get my inspiration.