"I believe with fairly strong confidence that most Raptors fans are not supportive of the majority MLSE ownership and especially the growing influence of one, Edward Rogers. A conscientious Raptors supporter has likely realized over the years that MLSE, especially as Rogers has become more involved, is an ownership willing to cut corners to save a buck. They've also likely realized that MLSE's approach started to diverge from Masai Ujiri's vision and his influence within the Raptors' organization."
"Now, some near two months after Masai Ujiri's departure, Raptors fans now know who will step into the role he's leaving behind. The franchise announced it would be entrusting those responsibilities to general manager Bobby Webster. However, many Raptors fans and analysts might see this internal 'promotion' as another instance of MLSE attempting to maximize their dollar - by giving Webster more responsibilities minus the namesake of being called president - essentially optimizing costs from a business standpoint."
Most Raptors fans are not supportive of majority MLSE ownership and are especially wary of Edward Rogers' growing influence. Many fans perceive MLSE as willing to cut corners to save money, and view its approach as diverging from Masai Ujiri's vision and influence within the Raptors organization. Masai Ujiri's departure felt anticipated by many supporters. The franchise assigned Ujiri's responsibilities to general manager Bobby Webster without the president title, a move seen by critics as cost optimization. Fans compared this to MLSE's handling of the Maple Leafs, interpreting the pattern as ownership centralizing control and minimizing a singular presidential role.
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