Ime Udoka (born August 9, 1977, age: 45 years) is an American Basketball Coach. He has formerly played for teams like LA Lakers, NY Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, and more. After retiring from his basketball career he first became a coach of the San Antonio Spurs. To date, he is following his career as a Coach. While playing as a basketball player Ime made several records. He also played for Nigerian National Team.
Who is Ime Udoko?
Ime Udoko is a professional basketball player and head coach. He has played for different NBA teams. He represented Nigerian National Team in the 2005 and 2011 FIBA World championships. He provided his National team bronze medal in 2005 as well as in 2011. Since 2021 he has been coaching Bostin Celtics team players.
Latest News of Ime Udoko (Suspension)
A recently published news about Ime Udoko shares that his team Boston Celtics officials are planning to suspend Ime Udoko. This news of him appeared in the month of November 2022. He will be out of his contract with the Celtics to serve as a coach in another team.
Reports stated that Udoko was suspended by the Celtics after he violated team policy. He created improper relationships with female staff members of the Celtics. Later on, women staff member raised an allegation against Ime for sharing wrong comments towards hers.
In the future, after his suspension Assitant Coach, Joe Mazzulla may take his place. After his suspension news trended in the media, Brooklyn Nets started planning to hire Udoko as their new coach.
Ime Udoka Early Life & Education (Biography)
Ime Udoko goes by his full name Ime Sunday Udoko. This legendary basketball player was rejuvenated in Portland, Oregon. He approached his 6 feet 5 inches height when he was almost 18 years old. He began following his passion for Basketball at a young age. He played for his school and college teams.
He remained a student at Jefferson High School. In his college days, he first played for Utah State University Eastern. Later he represented the University of San Francisco. From the University of San, Francisco Udoko got transferred to Portland State University.
Ime Udoka Wiki/Bio (Biodata)
| Full Real Name | Ime Sunday Udoka |
| Nickname | Ime |
| Name | Ime Udoka |
| Age (as of 2022) | 45 years old |
| Popular as | Nigerian-American Basketball Player |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Place of Birth | Portland, Oregon |
| Current Residence | Portland, Oregon |
| Education | Graduate |
| School | Jefferson High School |
| University | Utah State University Eastern University of San Francisco Portland State University |
| Date of Birth | August 9, 1977, |
| Net worth | $6-$10 million USD (approx.) |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Languages | English |
Ime Udoka Family, Siblings (Nationality & Ethnicity)
Ime Udoko’s mother’s name is Agnes Udoko. His father’s name is Vitalis Udoko. When Mr. Ime was a child his parents provided everything to him, his brother James Udoko and sister Mfon Udoko. His father faced financial hardship but despite it, he provided a good life for his kids.
When Mr. Ime was not born his parents got evicted from their home and spent their days in a motel. Ime family faced food difficulties and use to have food from local feasts. His parents were gifted a bed from one of their close friends Mary Gossart who also helped them in getting food.
When Ime use to play in his youth basketball tournament he use to bring free bottled drinks for his family filling them in his backpack from the tournament. At that time they never had a television and his father was fond of listening Trail Blazers games on the radio together.
“There’s not a day I can remember when I didn’t play basketball unless I was sick,” Ime said. “We were poor. We didn’t go on family vacations. It was just basketball. I’d play by myself, when it was raining, everything. Neighbors probably looked at me like, ‘Why is this kid out there every [expletive] day?’
Now Ime is successful in his career and has removed the poor tag from his family. His sister Mfon Udoko is now 46 years old and she is also a former basketball player. She works as an assistant coach for Nigeria Women’s National basketball team titled D’Tigress. Ime’s mother died in 2011.
Ime Udoka Father, Mother’s Name & More
| Father’s Name | Vitalis Udoko |
| Mother’s Name | Agnes Udoko |
| Sister | Mfon Udoko |
| Brother | James Udoko |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
Ime Udoka Wife, Girlfriend Name & Relationships
Ime Udoko is not married yet but he is the father of his son Kez Sunday Udoko born on November 7, 2011. Ime gave birth to his son with his girlfriend Actress Nia Long. Nia is now 51 years old. When she give birth to Kez Sunday Udoko with Ime she was already a mother of her son Massai Dorsey born in 2000. As of now, it is not known whether Ime and Nia are still together or not. But Nia is living a happy life with her son.
Ime Udoka Children, Affairs & Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Relationship Status | Committed |
| Wife | Nia Long |
| Girlfriend | Nia Long |
| Children | Son-1. Kez Sunday Udoka 2. Massai Dorsey Daughter-None |
Ime Udoka Birthday, Age & Astrological Sign
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthdate | August 9, 1977 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Ime Udoka Physical Appearance & Height
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 100 kg In Pounds: 220 lbs |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 6′ 5″ In Meters: 2.01 m In Centimetres: 201 cm |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Ime Udoka Career- NBA Player, Coach
Ime Udoko’s career statistics say that he has played 316 games in his entire NBA career. He grabbed a total of 1635 points in his long career. Playing for different NBA teams he has been honored Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award in 2004, the All NBA D-League First Team in 2006, and All-NBA Second Team in 2004.
Before retiring from his basketball career he last played for the UCAM Murcia basketball team in 2012. After retiring he didn’t end his basketball passion and became a coach. He has remained an assistant coach to San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, and Brooklyn Nets. He remained a head coach for Boston Celtics.
Teams Coached
- San Antonio Spurs (assistant), 2012–2019
- Philadelphia 76ers (assistant), 2019–2020
- Brooklyn Nets (assistant), 2020–2021
- Boston Celtics, 2021–present
Ime Udoka Net Worth & Salary
Ime Udoko earned million from the different contracts that he signed with the NBA team during his career. As of now this 6 feet 5 inches tall basketball player has a net worth between $6-$10 million USD. He is paid a high salary for his position as a basketball coach.
Facts You Need to Know About Ime Udoka
- He has to injuries during his basketball career.
- After his second injury, he worked for eight months in different jobs.
- Ime has been spotted with his wife and son at red-carpet events.
- Ime’s stepson Massai is following his career in Baseball.
- His partner Nia Long has won Black Reel Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and many others.
- He loves to drink energy drinks.
- Ime’s mother was American whereas his father is of Nigerian descent.
- He got Nigerian citizenship due to his father’s Nigerian demography.
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FAQ of Ime Udoka
Is Ime Udoka married?
No, he is not married yet to his girlfriend Nia Long.
Is Ime Udoko Black?
He is half Nigerian and Half American.
Is Ime Udoko still the Celtics coach?
As of November 2, 2022, it has not been confirmed whether Ime has signed his suspension or not.
Who is Ime Udoka?
Ime is a coach and a basketball player of Nigerian-American Nationality.
How tall is Ime Udoka?
Ime is 6 feet 5 inches tall.
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