Just two weeks after Nia Long reportedly moved to Boston to be with longtime boyfriend Ime Udoka, former head coach of the Boston Celtics, reports surfaced he was having an affair with a Celtics staffer.
Believed to have broken an ethics clause in the process, the affair led to a full-year suspension from the team. At this time, it’s uncertain what his future will the franchise will look like at the suspension’s end.
With more eyes on the couple than ever before, Long and Udoka have issued separate statements in response to the hoopla. Look inside to see what they said.
Taking to TMZ, Nia revealed Ime confessed to the infidelity before it hit the media. That doesn’t mean it left her any less devastated, however.
“The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me,” Long said via a rep. “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.”
The actress’ statement came just hours after Udoka took to press to share his remorse over the embarrassing event.
“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.”
In the Celtics’ statement, the team said Udoka was suspended for the 2022-2023 season, effective immediately. In regards to his status beyond the season, however, they have yet to provide an update.
“A decision about his future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made at a later date,” the statement concluded.
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Breaks silence is a little dramatic ya think? It’s been 24 hours since the scandal broke.
Nia should just cut her losses at this point. They’ve been engaged for 7 years and have 2 children. He’s clearly not ready to commit to you.
Excuse me? Boo to Nia Long and you fricken stray? Wow, Ime, how low can you go? Nina has been our girl since 1997 and has only grown, raised a family and produced a life shes proud off, her career has just skyrocketed over time. As a big sis, thanks for telling her Ime, but does that really absolve you? “You already told her before it came out and that makes it better?” Hurtful, inconsiderate, selfish, and mean. Shes a nice person, but this is tough and I though Nia loved you. Cant see things staying on a good place from here but sure wish you the best.
If I were Nia, I’d cut my losses, and start afresh. But she won’t.
Lets hang these cheats, stupid cheating b*tch, freak h oe
Silly putting your r/ship on the rock cuz you was itching for more lol!
Ikr! Quite dumb f you ask m
Mayb h ws bored w/ her worn out p*ssy js lmao
Easy on em.Dont judge em
Ya’ll stupid. In glass houses busy throwing stonez
Shut the bleep up Ryan Grantham
Ell est desesperee haha
Arrête de faire semblant de parler français en alignant 3 ou 4 mots que t’as trouvé sur Google traduction bécasse, tu fais pitié
So what? Diva cheats all the time 💅🏾 My man is ok bout this. He encourages Diva to host a gang bang party 🎉 he wants to see more d I c k inside me😂🤣😂 what a gentleman!
Yaaaaaaaaaaas Diva! 💯🤳🏽💋
Bye Felicia. Da real Shayla Queen ain’t a White Karen💅🏾 You clown exposed yourself! Nice try!
La seule qui s’expose ici c’est ta putain de médiocrité intellectuelle, t’es trop teubé pour faire le kéké Charlie redescends et crache, ca déborde.
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On dit mdr en France, va falloir faire mieux que ça grosse pute
Oui ça tout le monde sait que t’es une grosse pute, rien de neuf sous le soleil ma grosse tata
All these craps are from google translate… like you are a native French speaker. Gurl bye 👋
“When ur out in the club, don’t think I’m not. When ur out making love, don’t think I’m not”.
You hos need to play chess & and STOP letting these men think they have power or winning. Don’t cry over them hunty.
F*ck their best friend…let them know…while you f*cking her, this is who I’m f*cking.
AND f*ck ur feelings.
Exactly this 💯
Nia is too old to be dealing wit a f*** boy😬