On Friday, team leaders called Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka’s suspension of the 2022-23 season “for good reason”, without providing details or details about the circumstances that kept him sidelined, But did name his temporary replacement. The Celtics have announced that the team is suspending Udoka for the 2022-23 season “for violating team policy,” adding that “a decision regarding his future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made at a later date.” Sometime.” Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck said he would not comment further on the situation or the rumors, citing privacy concerns. “(The suspension) was well-founded and appropriate and backed up by a lot of research, evidence and facts, and I support the decision and I accept it,” Grossbeck said. Grossbeck said the Celtics first became aware of the situation in July and the investigation ended earlier this week. Udoka has been suspended until June 30, but it is unclear what will happen after that. “We’re not going to talk about the long-term because no decisions have been made,” Grousbeck said. “It’s a very, very tough situation, but we’re going to look to the future and address the problems we need to solve to get there.” When the season starts, everyone is ready to go on Tuesday,” team president Brad Stevens said. Stevens also confirmed that Rhode Island native and current assistant coach Joe Marzura will take over as interim head coach. Coach. “He’s a very sharp and talented guy, and I’m a firm believer in him and his ability to lead others, his ability to inspire the room and support them and his organization and understanding of what it takes to run a team over the course of a season. All abilities,” Stevens said. Grossbeck said no other suspensions, penalties or penalties were expected in connection with the investigation. According to a new report, Udoka’s suspension allegedly comes after his After a woman in the organization with whom he had an inappropriate relationship made unwanted comments. But recently the woman accused Udoka of making unwelcome comments about her. Earlier, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the relationship was being Considered a violation of the organization’s guidelines. In a statement reported by ESPN’s Malika Andrews, Udoka apologised but offered little additional information. “I want to extend my message to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization and my The family apologises for letting them down,” Udoka said. “I’m sorry for putting the team in this predicament and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I won’t be making any further comments. “Alliance sources have also confirmed that Udoka will not be resigning. The support from family, friends and the community means a lot to me during this difficult time. I ask that my privacy be respected in dealing with recent events,” Udoka said. Doka’s long-term fiancée and mother of his son, Nyaron, said. “Most importantly, I’m a mother and will continue to focus on my kids.” Udoka spent most of his NBA career with the Spurs before joining Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich Chi’s assistant coach. Udoka, who worked with the Spurs from 2012 to 2019 and won everything in ’14, was quickly on the shortlist for the vacant head coaching position. He spent the 2019-20 season in Philadelphia and the 2020-21 season in Brooklyn before the Celtics hired him in June 2021 to succeed Brad Stevens, who was promoted management. In his first year, Udoka finished fourth in Coach of the Year voting and the Celtics were just two wins away from the championship. Defending Eastern Conference champion Boston is scheduled to hold a media day on Monday and open training camp on Tuesday for the Oct. 18 season opener.
On Friday, team leaders called Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka’s suspension of the 2022-23 season “for good reason”, without providing details or details about the circumstances that kept him sidelined, But did name his temporary replacement.
The Celtics announced that the team was suspending Udoka for the 2022-23 season “for violating team policy,” adding that “a decision regarding his future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made at the end of the season.” Do it later.”
Citing privacy concerns, Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck said he would not comment further on the situation or the rumors.
“(The suspension) was well-founded and appropriate and backed up by a lot of research, evidence and facts, and I support the decision and I accept it,” Grossbeck said.
Grossbeck said the Celtics first became aware of the situation in July and the investigation ended earlier this week.
Udoka has been suspended until June 30, but it is unclear what will happen after that.
“We’re not going to talk about the long-term because there’s no decision yet,” Grossbeck said.
“It’s a very, very tough situation, but we’re going to be focused on moving forward, addressing the issues we need to address, and getting everyone ready when the season starts on Tuesday,” team president Brad Stevens said. Set off.”
Stevens also confirmed that Rhode Island native and current assistant coach Joe Mazura will take over as interim head coach.
“He’s a very sharp and talented guy, and I’m a firm believer in him and his ability to lead people, his ability to inspire a room and support them, and his ability to organise and understand what it takes to run a team in a season ability, Stevens said.
No other suspensions, penalties or penalties related to the investigation are expected, Grossbeck said.
According to a new report, Udoka’s suspension allegedly came after he made unwanted comments about a woman in the organization with whom he had an inappropriate relationship.
The Celtics were told in July of a consensual relationship between Udoka and a female team employee, but the woman recently accused Udoka of making unnecessary comments about her, The Athletic reported.
Earlier, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the relationship was considered a violation of the organization’s guidelines.
In a statement reported by ESPN’s Malika AndrewsUdoka apologized but provided no further information.
“I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization and my family for letting them down,” Udoka said. “I’m sorry for putting the team in this predicament and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for all involved, I won’t comment again.”
League sources also confirmed that Udoka will not resign.
“The love and support from my family, friends and community means a lot to me during this difficult time. I ask that my privacy be respected as I deal with recent events,” said Udoka’s longtime fiancée and mother of his son, Nicholas. Aaron said. “Most importantly, I am a mother and will continue to focus on my children.”
Udoka spent most of his NBA career with the Spurs before joining Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich as an assistant coach. Udoka, who worked with the Spurs from 2012 to 2019 and won everything in ’14, was quickly on the shortlist for the open head coaching position.
He spent the 2019-20 seasons in Philadelphia and the 2020-21 seasons in Brooklyn before the Celtics hired him in June 2021 as Brad Stevens’ successor – the latter Promoted to management. In his first year, Udoka was fourth in Coach of the Year voting, and the Celtics were just two wins away from the championship.
The defending Eastern Conference champion Boston is scheduled to hold a media day on Monday and open training camp on Tuesday for the Oct. 18 season opener.