Masai Ujiri had allegedly shoved and struck an Alameda County Deputy in the head. The ordeal started with the officer asking if Ujiri had proper credentials. Officials stated that Ujiri pushed the deputy and struck him in the face.
Toronto Raptors executive shoved a Sheriff after Finals victory
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TORONTO, ON - MAY 21: General manager Masai Ujiri of the Toronto Raptors before the start of their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2016 NBA Playoffs at the Air Canada Centre on May 21, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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Ujiri was not arrested and was able to get to the court to make a televised speech with NBA commissioner Adam Silver and presented the Larry O' Brien Trophy.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office said that they are investigating this matter, filing a report and contacting witnesses in review of video footage. Deputies are calling the incident a misdemeanor battery on an officer. The officers are about to hand over the case to the district attorney.
#BREAKING: Sheriff's deputy reportedly pushed and struck in the face by a man believed to be a Toronto Raptors executive after Game 6 of the #NBAFinals at Oracle Arena, @ACSOSheriffs says. https://t.co/fobdK9iWEq pic.twitter.com/a4X0IysY5Z
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