Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka released his first statement since the news of his suspension broke Thursday. He acknowledged the situation without adding details to the violations of team policy that prompted the sanction. According to reports, Udoka had a consensual intimate relationship with a female team employee.
“I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down,” began Udoka in a tweet circulated by ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision.”
“Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment,” he added.
Celtics Lab 143: What we know (and what we don’t) about the Ime Udoka situation https://t.co/85rDGjaFQW
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) September 22, 2022
The statement came moments after the team issued a press release addressing the suspension.
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