'Actress Nia Long addresses Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's affair with team staffer: I will conti

Posted by Reinaldo Massengill on Thursday, May 2, 2024

Nia Long, the Hollywood actress, has broken her silence regarding her fiancé, Ime Udoka, who is the coach for the Boston Celtics, and his affair with a team staffer.

Boston Celtics suspended Udoka on Thursday, September 22 due to violating ethics rules by having a consensual affair with an unnamed staffer.

Long, who is 51, and Udoka, 45, have been in a relationship for over a decade. They got engaged in 2015 but have never married, and they have a ten-year-old son together. Long also has another son from a previous relationship.

It is believed that she became aware of his unfaithfulness through social media.

The actress, known for her role in Fresh Prince of Bel Air alongside Will Smith, expressed her feelings to TMZ, stating that she was ‘blindsided’ by the affair, especially as she was in the process of relocating to Boston to be with Udoka.

She further added, ‘The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me,’ through her spokeswoman to TMZ.

‘I ask that my privacy be respected as I process the recent events. Above all, I am a mother and will continue to focus on my children,’ she stated.

In a statement on Thursday night, Udoka apologized, saying, ‘I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down.

‘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.


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