Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri reflects on a challenging season, marked by inconsistency and the injury-plagued acquisition of Brandon Ingram. With a 7.5% chance of landing the top draft pick, the Raptors face uncertainty about future improvements. Ujiri's unique view as the only non-U.S. NBA team positions Toronto at the forefront of the league's global aspirations. His comments suggest a growing trend of international players potentially favoring Canada over the U.S. for professional careers, particularly as the NBA expands globally.

Despite the challenges, Ujiri emphasizes the importance of chemistry within the team while hinting at the evolving dynamics of player recruitment as the NBA's global presence strengthens. He underscores the distinctiveness of the Toronto market in this changing landscape.