The end of the road has been a long time coming for Ime Udoka and Nia Long, who recently split after holding strong as a power couple for over a decade. The former couple, who share an 11-year-old son Kez resolved to go their separate ways while focusing on raising their kid.
A source confirmed the split to People just months after the former Boston Celtics head coach’s alleged affair with a female subordinate within the organization went public. Speaking to the outlet, the insider shared:
A representative revealed that despite their decision to part ways, the former couple, who became engaged in 2015, remains fully committed to co-parenting their son.
Nia Long Seemingly Hints At Ime Udoka Split
Months before sources confirmed the breakup of the power couple, Nia Long gave the world a heads-up about what the future held. Following the cheating scandal, the Best Man actress released a statement to People, thanking everyone for their outpouring of love. She also urged the public to respect her privacy before stating that she would continue focusing on her children as a mother.
Ime Udoka’s Alleged Affair Cost More Than A Split
Aside from losing his longtime partner and adversely affecting their 11-year-old son, Ime’s affair also took a toll on his career. Back in September, the Boston Celtics released a statement announcing the head coach’s immediate suspension from the team for violating team policies. They also pointed out their intentions to evaluate his future with the Celtics.
Although the 45-year-old has since apologized for his alleged misconduct in a statement to ESPN‘s Malika Andrews, his fate had already been sealed. He missed out on the chance to participate in the 2022-23 NBA season and could lose his appointment with the team. Worse than all that, Ime Udoka lost his chance of starting a family with his partner of thirteen years, Nia Long.
