The police officer who accused Raptors president Masai Ujiri of assaulting him in the moments after Toronto won its first NBA championship in Oakland is now suing Ujiri for damages. Strickland, who was providing security at the game, says Ujiri failed to show the required credentials to access the court, where the Raptors were celebrating their title-clinching victory over the Golden State Warriors. After Ujiri ignored Strickland’s urgings to stop, it’s alleged a physical confrontation ensued. YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN...A spokesperson for MLSE said the company is aware of Strickland’s lawsuit but declined comment. “Masai is doing incredible work in Africa to empower youth to a sport,” Trudeau told reporters this weekend.

Source: thestar February 10, 2020 17:13 UTC