If a woman is chosen, it will “send a big message” to Japanese companies and organizations to promote gender diversity, Masai said in an interview.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/02/02/business/economy-business/boj-female-member-diversity-push/

Moreover: come trade time, do you think it's more likely Masai and Bobby keep the younger core guys (Scotty, O.G., Gary T., Precious, Koloko) or sacrifice one / some of them to bring in a third vet star to help Siakam and VanVleet?

Source: https://www.thestar.com/sports/doug_smiths_sports_blog/2023/01/08/ye-olde-mailbag-talking-raptors-trade-ideas--future-moves-and-ho.html