Nia Long Calls Boston Celtics 'Hurtful' For Handling Of Ime Udoka Suspension

Actor Nia Lengthy opened up in regards to the “hurtful” means the Boston Celtics dealt with the suspension of her ex-partner Ime Udoka in September amid allegations he had an affair with a workers member.

“It looks like nobody considered me, of my kids,” Lengthy informed ET. “There was no safety. I believe the Celtics had been irresponsible and it was hurtful. It actually was, as a result of we had been welcomed in as household after which it’s like, ‘Effectively, what occurred?’ So I’m figuring it out.”

Lengthy revealed Wednesday that she break up from Udoka after 13 years collectively. The 2 bought engaged in 2015 and share an 11-year-old son.

Final season, Udoka’s first as head coach, he led the Celtics to the NBA Finals. However on Sept. 22, the franchise suspended him for your complete 2022-2023 season for violating staff insurance policies.

ESPN “First Take” commentator Stephen A. Smith argued on the time that the alleged affair was “none of our rattling enterprise.” He stated, “It ought to’ve by no means been put on the market by the Celtics group.”

When requested about Smith’s take, Lengthy wholeheartedly agreed on Wednesday.

“Completely, 101%,” Lengthy informed ET. “He was the primary one who stated it. I agree with it. I believe it’s been extremely tough for me to handle all of that whereas working and making an attempt to be a mother — I’m looking for the humanity in all of it.”

Nia Long (center), her father Doughtry "Doc" Long (left) and Ime Udoka in 2012.
Nia Lengthy (middle), her father Doughtry "Doc" Lengthy (left) and Ime Udoka in 2012.
Bruce Glikas through Getty Photos

Lengthy additionally informed The Hollywood Reporter that her 11-year-old son needed to be taken out of faculty “as a result of he was not having a simple time.”

“I believe probably the most heartbreaking factor about all of this was seeing my son’s face when the Boston Celtics group determined to make a really personal scenario public,” Lengthy informed the outlet. “It was devastating and it nonetheless is. He nonetheless has moments the place it’s not simple for him.”

Lengthy, who stated she needed to “concentrate on my kids” following the episode, has been busy on her personal initiatives together with the Peacock launch of “Greatest Man: Last Chapters.”

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