Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Ime Udoka. |
| In Limelight | Suspension After Violating Team Guidelines. |
| Profession | Basketball Coach. |
| Age | 45. |
| Birth Date | August 9, 1977. |
| Birth Place | Portland, Orlando, America. |
| Lives in | Boston. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Zodiac | Leo. |
| Ethnicities | Mixed. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Vitalis Udoka. Mother: -- |
| Sister | Mfon. |
| Love Life | |
| Marital Status | Not married. |
| Single | Engaged | Dating. |
| Girlfriend | Nia Long. |
| Kids | Kez Sunday Udoka. |
| Body Measurements | |
| Weight | Kg: 107. Pounds: 235.9 lbs. |
| Height | In feet: 6' 5". In centimeters: 196 cm. In meters: 1.96 m. |
| Eyes | Brown. |
| Hair | Brown. |
| Education | |
| School | Jefferson High School. |
| College | Portland State University. |
| Career | |
| Played For | UCAM Murcia (2012). San Antonio Spurs (2010-2011). Sacramento Kings (2009-2010). San Antonio Spurs (2007-2009). Portland Trail Blazers (2006-2007). New York Knicks (2006). Fort Worth Flyers (2005-2006). JA Vichy (2005). Gran Canaria (2004). Charleston Lowgators (2004). Los Angeles Lakers (2004). Charleston Lowgators (2003-2004). Adirondack Wildcats (2003). North Charleston Lowgators (2002-2003). Independiente (2001). Fargo-Moorhead Beez (2000-2001). |
| Coaching | San Antonio Spurs (2012-2019). Philadelphia 76ers (2019-2020). Brooklyn Nets (2020-2021). Boston Celtics (2021-Current). |
| Salary | $4.4 million. |
| Net worth | $7.3 Million. |
Who is Boston Coach Ime Udoka?
Ime Udoka (born on August 9, 1977) is a 45 years old NBA coach currently working with Boston Celtics. He has been associated with the game since high school. Ime played as a college basketball player for 11 glorious years (2001-2012). After a years-long wonderful professional career, he became coach of the San Antonio Spurs and, in 2021, connected with the Celtics.
In 2022, Udoka became a subject of sports news headlines after news that he violated team guidelines. Sources say he had an inappropriate relationship with a Celtic staffer. Since the news came out, there have been multiple reports about his relationship with a staffer, and email is facing a significant team suspension.
Celtics management did not take much time and suspended Udoka for the 2022-2023 season. Boston’s assistant coach Joe Mazzulla is now leading the team as an interim head coach.
Ime Udoka’s Girlfriend & Wife
Udoka is not married, but he is in a relationship with Amerian actress Nia Long. Sources revealed that Ime and Nia first met in 2010, and their relationship strengthened with time. In 2011, the basketball player got blessed with a child named Kez Sunday Udoka. Sources also claim that Long has a son named Massai from her previous relationship.
Ime Udoka’s Elder Sister was a WNBA Player
On August 9, 1977, Ime Udoka (age 45 years) took birth in Portland, Orlando, America. According to sources, his father, Vitalis Udoka, is of Nigerian origin. Udoka started playing basketball while at school. Ime played for Jefferson High School, whereas his sister Mfon represented Benson Polytechnic High School.
After graduating from Jefferson, he joined the team of Utah State Eastern and represented it for two years before joining the San Francisco Dons. Finally, in 1999 he got picked by Portland State Vikings, where he played until 2000.
Which teams did Ime Udoka play for?
In 2000 Ime joined Fargo-Moorhead Beez and started his professional career, but he saw a hike in popularity after being selected by Charleston Lowgators in 2003. The following year he received the call to play for LA Lakers, but later the team management waived him and again joined Lowgators. He kept playing in NBDL (National Basketball Development Team).
Many people do not know that Udoka represented the basketball team of Nigeria in 2005, 2006, and 2011 African Championships.
In 2006 Portland Trail Blazers picked him and allowed him to start the games. He impressed everybody with his sharp defensive skills even when he was suffering through the grief of his father’s death.
In August 2012, Ime received an offer to work as an assistant coach for San Antonio Spurs, he accepted the offer, and under his supervision, the Spurs managed to beat Miami Heat in the NBA finals.
Other teams that this Nigerian-African player assisted include the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. He joined Boston Celtics in 2021 as head coach, but in September, he violated some guidelines and got suspended.
Ime Udoka Q&A
Ques: What exactly did Ime Udoka do?
Ans: He violated team guidelines.
Ques: When was Ime Udoka born?
Ans: August 9, 1977.
Ques: Which Boston Celtics staffer, Ime Udoka, was dating?
Ans: There are unproven rumors that he was in a relationship with Allison Feaster.
Ques: How much are Ime Udoka’s salary and net worth?
Ans: Salary: USD 4.4 million and net worth: USD 7.3 million.
Ques: Who is Ime Udoka’s girlfriend?
Ans: Nia Long.
Ques: Does Ime Udoka have any children?
Ans: Yes, he has a child named Kez Sunday Udoka.
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