It’s hard to believe, but Masai Ujiri has now been with the Raptors for more than five years. Originally hired in May 2013, Ujiri has been at the helm, as General Manager or Team President, for six offseasons.
During that time he has transformed the team from a perennial loser to one of the best organizations in the NBA. Prior to Ujiri’s arrival the team had five consecutive seasons below .500, since he has arrived they have a winning percentage of 64.1-percent.
The franchise’s recent success can be attributed to a combination of Ujiri’s signings (Cory Joseph), trades (Andrea Bargnani), but perhaps most of all, his draft selections.