Nigeria-born Boston Celtics coach, Ime Udoka has tendered an apology after he was caught in a romantic web with female staff of the club.
The Boston Celtics have already suspended Udoka for the 2022-23 NBA season for “violations of team policies.” And according to the management a decision would be made if the suspension will last beyond 2023. Assistant coach Joe Mazzulla will be promoted to interim head coach.
Udoka who played for the D’Tigers said in a statement: “I want to apologise to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organisation and my family for letting them down. “I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment.”
After a seven-year playing career in the NBA, Udoka served as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets before succeeding Brad Stevens as Boston coach in June 2021.
The Celtics won 28 of their final 35 games in the regular season to reach the play-offs and went on to make the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years, losing 4-2 against the Golden State Warriors.
Udoka, has been in a long-time relationship with actress Nia Long, with whom he has a child. BBC
