NBA, Boston Celtics announce they have suspended head coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season for “violations of team policies”.
As far as is known, Udoka has had a consensual relationship with a collaborator of the Celtics, and now according to ESPN, assistant coach Joe Mazzulla will fill the role of head coach.
interim.
A devastating episode for Boston, both as a club and as a team in the continuation of the championship, with the Celtics having found a continuity that has now been broken.
The Celtics had not had a manager for a single season for decades, since Satch Sanders replaced Tommy Heinsohn in 1977-78, and which still only lasted 14 games in the season.
next one.
AD Udoka, despite a fiery character, was credited with having established a defense-oriented mentality and having found the square with the players, who recognized his
leadership and analytical skills.
NBA, Ime Udoka pays for the scandal
NBA, Ime Udoka, 45, is considered one of the best up and coming coaches in the league.
In his first season as manager of the Celtics in 2021-22, he took them to a record of 51-31 and the Eastern Conference championship before losing to the Golden State Warriors in
final.
“A decision on his future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made at a later date“, Reads the Boston Celtics press release,” but the suspension takes effect
immediate”.
“I want to apologize to the players, the fans, the entire Celtics organization and my family for letting them downUdoka said in a statement released to ESPN.
“I’m sorry I put the team in this difficult situation and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will not comment further“.
The suspended coach of the Celtics was considered one of the best young coaches in the NBA.
