Quotes from Masai Ujiri

I grew up in northern Nigeria.

As an NBA executive, I'm always looking for untapped potential. As a proud native of Nigeria, I believe that Africa is one of the world's greatest resources in that area.

Look at the teams that have been successful in the NBA. Yes, you have big, glamorous cities like L.A. But Miami has won, and so has San Antonio. Oklahoma City is a very successful team. They're not the biggest markets.

It's easy to defend, in my opinion, when you play one-on-one.

I've studied the game in every different aspect that I can.

I study history. I study the game. I study the NBA and the team I'm working for very, very closely.

You have to figure out that balance between younger players and veteran players, star players, and All-Star players, really a team effort. And then you have to be lucky.

I was one of those athletic African players.

Whether it's drafting or player development, the ultimate is putting a team together.

Growing up in Africa, I always dreamt big.

To give women more opportunity, women's empowerment is very, very close to my heart.

You need some luck in life and I have been lucky with God's help.

I have a mandate to win and that's what I want to do.