Holly MacKenzie - Raptors.com
There was more than just a thrilling basketball game that took place Saturday at Air Canada Centre. Before and after the Toronto Raptors played host to the Golden State Warriors, Masai Ujiri and the organization hosted the second annual “The Giant of Africa” celebration to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, former South African president, Nobel Peace Prize winner and hero.
“Nelson Mandela knew that sport has the power to inspire and unite people in a way that little else does,” Ujiri said. “We are honoured and humbled to be able to celebrate his legacy on December 5 for the second consecutive year.