Masai Ujiri
Keynote Speaker: President & Alternate Governor of the Dallas Mavericks; Founder of Giants of Africa; Founder of Zaria Group
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Masai Ujiri Biography
Masai Ujiri is recognized as a pioneering executive in professional basketball management and international sports leadership. After a professional playing career in Europe, Ujiri began his NBA executive journey as a scout for Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets. He later returned to the Nuggets as general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations, becoming the first African general manager in major American sports. Ujiri assembled a Nuggets roster that achieved a franchise-record 57 wins, earning him NBA Executive of the Year honors as the only non-American to receive the award.
Ujiri's tenure with the Toronto Raptors marked a significant period in NBA history. Joining as executive vice president and general manager before being promoted to president, he led the Raptors to the playoffs in each of his first seven seasons, transforming the team from a perennial non-contender. Ujiri became known for bold roster moves, including the trade of DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard, which contributed to the Raptors securing their first NBA Championship and the first for a team outside the United States. He was instrumental in drafting and developing players such as Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and OG Anunoby, further establishing his reputation for talent identification and player development.
Ujiri expanded his executive leadership by joining the Dallas Mavericks as team president and alternate governor, overseeing basketball operations, roster construction, player personnel, and scouting. He also became part of the ownership group for the Toronto Tempo, the city's WNBA franchise, and launched Tempo Rising, a global coaching mentorship program supporting women-identifying and non-binary coaches in basketball.
Beyond his executive roles, Ujiri is known for his humanitarian work. He co-founded Giants of Africa, an organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, which has conducted camps and clinics for tens of thousands of young people across 20 countries and built nearly 40 basketball courts throughout the continent. Ujiri and Basketball Without Borders are featured in the documentary film "Giants of Africa." He also co-founded Zaria Group, which focuses on developing sports, entertainment, and cultural infrastructure in Africa. Ujiri was named an Officer of the Order of Canada, reflecting his influence in sports management, youth development, and global basketball outreach.
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Masai Ujiri is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball, Sports and Sports Motivation. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Masai Ujiri generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Sheila C. Johnson and Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Masai Ujiri for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Masai Ujiri for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Masai Ujiri, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Masai Ujiri, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Masai Ujiri speak about?
Masai Ujiri is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Sports, Sports Motivation, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Philanthropy and Business. -
Where does Masai Ujiri travel from?
Masai Ujiri generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Masai Ujiri?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Masai Ujiri for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Masai Ujiri for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Masai Ujiri or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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