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Introduction
Ime Udoka is a Nigerian-American professional basketball coach and former player known as the head coach of the Boston Celtics of the NBA, currently suspended for the 2022–23 season. Udoka is considered the NBA’s first Nigerian head coach.
He helped lead the Spurs to a 4–1 victory over the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals as their assistant coach. He represented the Nigerian national team and helped Algeria and Madagascar win bronze medals at the 2005 and 2011 FIBA Africa Championships respectively.
He is also known for being engaged to Nia Long, an actress best known for her roles in “The Best Man” and “Third Watch.” Udoka recently made news due to her upcoming disciplinary action, which could include a major suspension for having a consensual relationship.
What is the net worth of Ime Udoka?
| Net worth | $12 million |
| name | Ime Udoka |
| age | 45 years old |
| height | 1.98M |
| occupation | Basketball coach |
| Salary and income | $500 thousand (per year) |
| latest version | 2022 |
Salary highlights
- Udoka earned $2.3 million as a head coach during his time as a professional NBA player with the San Antonio Spurs.
- He earned $744,551 as a Portland Trail Blazers player during the 2006–07 season.
- In the 2009–10 season, he earned $838,034 with the Sacramento Kings.
- According to reports, Udoka’s total salary is $3,926,817.
First half of life
Ime Udoka was born on 9th August 1977 in Nigeria to Agnes Udoka, a housewife and Vitalis Udoka, an entrepreneur. She has an older sister, Mphone who played in the WNBA in the past.
He graduated from Jefferson High School in Portland before attending the University of San Francisco. Udoka later changed colleges to Portland State University.
Career as a player
Udoka finished his collegiate career at Portland State, where he averaged 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Udoka was drafted 39th overall by the Charleston Loggers of the NBDL (now G-League) and was called up to play with the Lakers in 2004. Udoka was released after just four games.
Udoka returned to the NBDL after a brief spell overseas, averaging 17.1 points per game. The Knicks signed him to a contract in 2006, but he was waived again.
Udoka did not have to travel to Europe this time as his hometown team, the Portland Trail Blazers, signed him and started 75 games in 2006-07.
Udoka averaged 8.4 points per game and made 40.6 percent of his three-point attempts that season, but the Blazers released him to make room for rookie Patty Mills, who Udoka would later help coach to a championship with the Spurs in 2014.
Udoka then spent 2 years in San Antonio, one season in Sacramento, and another season with the Spurs before retiring to Spain.
Coaching career
Udoka began his coaching career in 2012 as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. He played seven seasons for the Spurs, winning the NBA Finals in 2014.
He joined the Philadelphia 76ers as the team’s head assistant coach for the 2019–20 season, replacing Monty Williams. He comes to the Sixers after 7 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs.
Udoka then became an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets in 2020–21 before taking over as head coach of the Celtics in 2021–22. Under his leadership, the Celtics reached the NBA Finals in 2022 but lost to the Golden State Warriors. He also coached Team USA at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Suspension
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski’s Twitter , Udoka is facing disciplinary action that could result in a “significant suspension.” He is suspended for the entire 2022–23 season, with possible disciplinary action.
According to Shams Charnia, he was suspected of having an inappropriate relationship with a female employee. His actions were found to be in violation of the franchise code of conduct.
personal life
In February 2010, Udoka and Nia were set up on a date in Boston by a mutual friend. Nia is a well-known actress who gave birth to her son Masai ten years before she met Udoka from her previous relationship with Masai Jade Dorsey.
Udoka and Nia Long started dating in 2010 and had a son, Cage Sunday Udoka the following year and they got engaged in 2015.
Ime Udoka Net Worth
As of 2022, Ime Udoka’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million. He earns most of his money through sports and coaching as well as brand promotions. He played for the Nigerian national team before starting his professional NBA career with the North Charleston Loggers.
He’s got that thanks to his impeccable record with Celtics players and his current role as head coach, and he’s offering tactics for a top-notch defensive team.