His decision-making process with the camps will mirror his decision-making process with the Raptors. Ujiri is one of the more powerful men in basketball, but the pandemic can make that power feel like an illusion. Like the rest of us, he sits, waits and, crucially, listens. “It’s been tough, guys, I’ll be honest,” Ujiri said. “Just being away from everything you do and you do so well, it’s been tough on everybody. But this is time for us to rally, be together, be innovative and figure out a way forward. I know (last June) we brought the world together in a really special way (with the Raptors’ championship). And now I think it’s time we stick together, bring people together by staying apart. I’m fine. … (My contract) is honestly like the last thing on my mind. I miss the game, man. Like I miss it. I miss basketball. If you have concern, I’m concerned for my team, I’m concerned for my family, I’m concerned for the world.”