Great leaders — in sports and in business and in life — have a way of not only inspiring and improving the lives of those around them, but of letting talent blossom, of ensuring others have the chance to fully realize their potential.
They are collaborative rather than dictatorial, and they want to make sure those to whom they have given so much are allowed to get even more.
It’s why Raptors president Masai Ujiri took care of coach Nick Nurse and is a signature on a contract away from taking care of general manager Bobby Webster — and, in no small way, why he is revered by so many who are close to him.