The Celtics held a press conference Friday morning to address the suspension handed down to coach Ime Udoka that will keep him out of the entire 2022–23 season. The suspension stems from his reported involvement in an “improper” relationship with a female member of the team’s staff.
After announcing the discipline Thursday night, Celtics governor Wyc Grousbeck and team president Brad Stevens met with reporters to discuss the decision to suspend Udoka, revealing that the team enlisted a law firm to conduct an impartial investigation into the 45-year-old’s actions. Grousbeck said the investigation began in the summer and concluded Wednesday, at which point he made the final decision on the severity of the discipline.
“This felt right, but there’s no clear guidelines for any of this,” Grousbeck said of the length of the suspension. “This is really a conscious, gut feel and being here 20 years, I’m responsible for the decision, ultimately.”
