After the Raptors announced that Masai Ujiri has been relieved of his duties, the club’s most famous fan is paying tribute to the team’s former vice-chairman and president.

The Toronto Raptors officially confirmed on Friday that Masai Ujiri is no longer serving as the team's president and vice chairman, ending a transformative 12-season tenure that included Toronto’s first NBA title in 2019. Ujiri was entering the final year of his contract, and the decision follows a disappointing 30-52 campaign in 2024-25.

The Toronto Raptors and team president Masai Ujiri have parted ways, the team announced Friday. It's a shocking move by the Raptors, especially one day after the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Draft. Ujiri had been with Toronto for 12 seasons and was the architect behind the 2019 championship team.