Masai Ujiri is a Nigerian professional basketball executive, a former player and president of basketball operations of the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named the NBA Executive of the year and the general manager of the Denver Nuggets in 2013. When he ceased being a player, he became a scout. On the other side of the coin, Masai is married, and we shall be looking at other details in his life, including his net worth and salary.
Who is Masai Ujiri?
Masai Ujiri was born on July 7, 1970, in Bournemouth, England. England is where his parents studied. He is now 48 years old and of the birth sign Cancer. His family moved back to Nigeria when he was two years old. Masai grew up in a Nigerian town called Zaria. His parents are of diverse origins. His father is a Nigerian while his mother is a Kenyan from Machakos.
Ujiri played soccer during his youthful days but later gained interest in basketball when he was 13 years old. He played basketball with friends in Northern Nigeria. Ujiri’s motivation to join basketball was due to his admiration to Hakeem Olajuwon, who was a Nigerian NBA star.
On joining high school, he continued with his dream to play football and played for the school team. He later left Nigeria to play basketball for Nathan Hale High school in Seattle, Washington DC. Ujiri went ahead and played for Bismarck State College in North Dakota, the U.S. Afterwards, he moved to Europe to advance his career.
In Europe, he played basketball for six years. He played in Derby County in England, Germany Belgium, and Denmark. He ended his career in Denmark. After ending his career, he took up the role of The Youth Coach in Nigeria.
In 2002, Ujiri was hired as an international scout by Kiki Vandeweghe who was by then the NBA General Manager. This chance came after he had accompanied a young Nigerian player to a draft tryout in Orlando. He had impressive skills that made Jeff Weltman a young executive with the Denver Nuggets introduce him to Kiki Vandeweghe.
Masai Ujiri Net Worth and Salary
Masai Ujiri’s net worth is $20 million. His main source of income is from his basketball career. He signed a five-year contract worth $15 million on May 31, 2013. On September 2016, he signed a five-year extension of his contract as the president of Toronto Raptors a deal that was worth $32 million. The exact salary of Masai Ujiri is not revealed yet.
Who is Masai Ujiri Married to? Meet his Wife and Children
Masai Ujiri is married to Ramatu Ujiri. His wife is a former model.
She was also a basketball player in her high school. The couple met in 2007, dated for some time, Ramatu accepted to be his wife, and they got married. They are blessed with two children, a daughter, Sahara Ujiri and a son. Their son’s name is not known, but we shall give you an update once we fu.
Who is Masai Ujiri’s wife, Ramatu Ujiri?
Ramatu Ujiri is an American fashion model. She was born in 1986 in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She is 33 years old. Ramatu has American nationality and of African ethnicity. She is a Christian.
Ramatu is the wife of celebrity Masai Ujiri who is a Nigerian basketball player, coach, and executive. Ramatu has been involved in different modelling activities in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Ramatu attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, Maryland. She played basketball for her school. After meeting with Masai Ujiri in 2007, they dated for some time and married. Her net worth is $750,000. Her monthly salary is $60,000.
Masai Ujiri Parents, Contract Updates
Masai Ujiri parents are Michael Ujiri and Paula Grace. On May 31, 2013, Ujiri got a big contract to become the general manager of the Toronto Raptors. He sighed a $15 million deal to take the position. Due to his exemplary performance, his contract was extended on September 2, 2016, as the team’s president. On June 28, 2017, Ujiri relinquished his general manager position to Bobby Webster.
Personal life
Masai Ujiri is a family man. He has one wife, Ramatu Ujiri and two children. Moreover, he is a very social man. He has Instagram and Twitter accounts. He spends most of his time dealing with basketball issues.
Masai Ujiri Age, Birth Name, Bio, Wiki
| Birth name | Masai Ujiri |
| Age | 48 years |
| Date of birth | July 7, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Bournemouth, England |
| Parents | Michael Ujiri and Paula Grace |
| Profession | Basketball player, coach, and executive |
| Horoscope sign | Unknown |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | Ramatu Ujiri, daughter and son, name unknown. |
| Death-O-meter | Alive |
Summary
Masai Ujiri’s net worth is $20 million. He is married to Ramatu Ujiri of which they became husband and wife after dating for some time after meeting in 2007. They have two children, a daughter, and a son.