
When Ime Udoka was suspended by the Celtics in September 2022 over an improper workplace relationship, his only comments were a brief, scripted statement of apology. Since then, the 45-year-old has kept a relatively low profile, and his season-long suspension ultimately became a complete parting of ways once Joe Mazzulla became the permanent head coach in Boston.
On Wednesday, however, Udoka was back in the public spotlight as part of his introductory press conference with the Houston Rockets.