Masai ##chi is the general manager of NBA team the Denver Spurs . Some of the world 's most identifiable soccer stars , such as Samuel Eto ' o , Didier Drogba and Michael Essien hail from Africa and are feted as heroes across the continent . The player is the first African to take control of an American major league team . Ujiri hopes to spread the sport of basketball across Africa .
Masai ##chi is the general manager of NBA team the Denver Spurs . The player is the first African to take control of an American major league team . Ujiri hopes to spread the sport of basketball across Africa .