The Toronto Raptors have extended the contract of GM Bobby Webster, and rolled the duties of basketball operations into his position the club announced Monday.
Following the departure of Masai Ujiri earlier this year, the club had a vacancy in their team president role. However, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment (the parent company of the Raptors) has opted to do away with the position altogether, making Webster the franchise’s new top executive.
“A title, to me, probably isn’t as important as your responsibilities,” Webster said. “I’m really thankful for this opportunity. I’ll make the most of it.”
“There’s 30 of these jobs in the NBA but this one, to me, is one-of-one. The platform you have here, the opportunity we have with Canada Basketball, with all the kids growing up in Canada playing, I just really think that there’s not a more unique basketball job in the world.”
The 40 year old has spent the last 13 seasons with the Raptors organization, 9 of which have come in the General Manager role.
“I just finished my 20th season in the NBA,” said Webster. “I think I’ve had a really great opportunity to learn and observe from a lot of leaders,” he said. “I probably view it more as an opportunity for me to see who Bobby is and where we want this team to go.”
“Obviously, I’m going to lead with a smile. I’m going lead with a lot of positivity and empower those around me.”
Toronto will kick off their 2025-26 NBA year with a preseason matchup vs. Denver on October 6th. This will then be followed by their season opener against Atlanta on October 22nd, and their home opener vs. Milwaukee on October 24th.
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