Ime Udoka Is Facing a 'Significant' Suspension For ... Something
Late Wednesday night Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a classic "Woj Bomb" with a report that Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was facing a "significant suspension" for violating organizational guidelines. Whatever that means. So the franchise is going to suspend him, not the NBA.
Here's Wojnarowski's original tweet:
ESPN Sources: Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka is facing possible disciplinary action – including a significant suspension – for an unspecified violation of organizational guidelines. Discussions are ongoing within the Celtics on a final determination. pic.twitter.com/1QZb0k326F
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 22, 2022
There is absolutely no hint at what Udoka may have done to earn this suspension. Naturally, people were confused. Luckily, Woj followed up his original tweet:
Udoka led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference championship and a berth in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in his first season as head coach.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 22, 2022
Oh. Well that certainly clears it up. Thanks, man
That tweet reads like a section lifted directly from Udoka's Wikipedia page.
But fear not, dear reader, Woj knew you were restless, so he followed up again with more information:
Ime Udoka’s job isn’t believed to be in jeopardy, but a suspension is looming and a final determination on that length could come as soon as Thursday, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/x0uWgD5URM
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 22, 2022
For the love of God just tell us what he did dammit!
So to sum up: Udoka, who led the Celtics to the NBA Finals in his first year as Celtics head coach, is going to be suspended a "significant" amount of time ... but we have no idea why. Awesome.
Let the speculation begin.
UPDATE: We now know why.
Celtics coach Ime Udoka had an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female member of the team staff, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. It’s been deemed a violation of franchise’s code of conduct.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 22, 2022