In September 2022, confirmed that Boston Celtics head coach, Ime Udoka, had been suspended from his position. This occurred after investigations confirmed that he had an affair with a married subordinate in the organization. Udoka not only went against the Celtics’ code of conduct, but Udoka also broke his commitment to his long-time partner actor Nia Long. The actress and Udoka started dating in 2010, welcoming their son Kez the following year in November 2011. Four years later, the couple got engaged.
Following news of his suspension, Udoka released a statement, apologizing and expressing regret for his action. “I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down,” he wrote, per Sports Illustrated. Long also released a statement of her own, thanking fans for the outpour of love and support. “The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and the community during this difficult time means so much to me,” she told TMZ.
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As reported by the outlet, despite knowing since as far back as July that the Celtics were conducting an investigation into his inappropriate relationship, Udoka came out to Long only after learning the scandal was going public. In the end, Long and Udoka ended their relationship. “The situation is unfortunate and painful, but Nia is focusing on her children and rebuilding her life,” a source told People in December 2022.
