Keith Pelley announced the departure of Masai Ujiri during a press conference, framing it as a strategic decision for the Toronto Raptors' rebuild. Ujiri's legacy of building a championship culture and developing key players was acknowledged, yet the rationale for his exit lacked clarity. Pelley pledged to hire a bold, business-minded president while offering Bobby Webster a chance for the role. The press conference raised doubts among fans, who were left questioning the vision for the future of the franchise amidst the changes.
Pelley emphasized that the organization has reached an inflection point and praised Masai Ujiri's legacy while announcing the decision to move forward without him.
Despite acknowledging Ujiri's contributions, Pelley's vague terminology about "stability" and "timing" left fans confused about the decision's rationale.
Though he insisted that the decision to part ways with Ujiri was his own, skepticism grew from fans questioning the overall vision for the franchise.
Under Ujiri's leadership, the Raptors built a strong culture, established an identity, and became perennial playoff contenders, with notable successes like the development of Siakam and VanVleet.
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