Masai Ujiri has been appointed president of the Dallas Mavericks, tasked with reviving the team after a disappointing season. He previously led the Toronto Raptors to an NBA championship in 2019.
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Ujiri will oversee all aspects of basketball operations, including roster moves and scouting.
He was hired to lead the team's revival after they missed the playoffs for two consecutive years and had a poor record.
Ujiri is known for being the first African general manager in a major US professional sport and led the Toronto Raptors to their 2019 NBA championship.
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