The Boston Celtics players of the National Basketball Association have learned about the suspension of the team’s head coach, Ime Udoka. The players gave the information on their Twitter handle.

Ime Udoka, a Nigerian-American basketball coach and a former basketball player, is currently suspended for the season 2022-23. The Celtics players and the basketball coach himself have announced the news through their social media accounts. But do you know the reason for his suspension?

The head coach of the NBA, Ime Udoka has been suspended for a season due to his intimate relationship with the female staff member
The head coach of the NBA, Ime Udoka has been suspended for a season due to his intimate relationship with the female staff member
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The 45 years old sportsperson, Udoka, was speculated to be in an intimate relationship with the team staff, which is against the team’s rules. His relationship with the team staff created much buzz before some time, and as a consequence, the former basketball player was suspended for one season, i.e., 2022-23. The punishment is expected to be a good example for other members and players to obey the team’s principles.

Celtics players have learned Ime Udoka's suspension on Twitter
Celtics players have learned Ime Udoka’s suspension on Twitter
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The 6 feet 5 inches tall media personality is a father of a son, Kez Sunday Udoka, born in November 2011. The 11 years old kid was born from Udoka’s relationship with his then-girlfriend, Nia Long, an American actress. Likewise, the duo got engaged in May 2015. The duo started their romantic relationship in 2010 and has been together since then, however, they are yet to tie the knot.

After the recent suspension and the relationship controversy, Udoka posted a beautiful family picture on his Instagram account. Some Instagram users commented a last effort to save their relationship, while some users passed hate comments.

Ime Udoka has a son whom he shares with his partner, Nia Long
Ime Udoka has a son whom he shares with his partner, Nia Long
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The father of one is suspended for one season. No doubt he will be back with the banging comeback next season. For your kind information, Udoka started his game career in 1995 on his college team. Further, he represented the Nigeria National team during his playing career. Likewise, he started his career as a basketball coach in 2012.

Some of his career high lights and awards include All NBA D league First Team (2006), All NBDL Second Team (2004), Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award (2006) and NBA Championship (2014).

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