Investigation by an independent law firm commissioned by boston celtics Head coach Ime Udoka discovered that he used vulgar language towards his female subordinates before he began an inappropriate work relationship with them. According to Adrian WojnarowskiUdoka recently 2022-23 NBA Season Canceled For what the team officially called a “violation of team policy.”
According to The Athletic, when the Celtics first learned of Udoka’s relationship with the staff in July, they were led to believe it was consensual. However, when the woman complained that Udoka sent unwanted messages, the team called for an independent investigation.
The findings that led to the team suspending Udoka for the entire season were a closely guarded secret.between them September 22 press conferenceNeither Celtics co-owner Wyke Glausbeck nor basketball operations president Brad Stevens would discuss the details. Similarly Players showed media day that they are still in the dark.
“The first reaction was literally in shock,” said Marcus Smart. “I couldn’t believe what we were hearing, especially just before Media Day. It’s hitting us from every angle. We’re trying to figure it out like everyone else.” Everyone was at the meeting.We wanted to know, but they told us what they knew.Let’s go from there Because you don’t know, frustration builds up from all the edges of what you don’t know and don’t understand, so try to focus on what you can control.
Got more information. According to Wojnarowski’s report, Udoka’s text contained words “particularly about coming from his boss at work”, which would make it difficult for Udoka to return as the team’s coach. In addition to language, the power imbalance between him and the staff contributed to the suspension.
The Celtics promoted assistant coach Joe Mazura to interim head coach. The 34-year-old has only three years of NBA coaching experience, and veteran forward Al is two years younger than Horford. He also has a domestic battery charge on his resume from his time in college in West Virginia. , Mazura spoke about the incident at Media Day.
“I made a mistake,” Mazura said. “I’m not perfect. I’ve hurt people and had to use the situation I was in when I was younger to learn and become a better person. That’s what I’ve been trying to focus on. How can I be better as a person?” Rebuild your identity, how you can rely on your faith, and how you can positively influence those around you.
“I am not the same person I was before. As I grow as a person, I always have to build an identity. At some point in my life, I didn’t have an identity for some reason. And how do I find my foundation? That’s my belief for me. And how can I be a positive influence on the people around me? That’s it.”
