In light of the highly publicized cheating scandal involving Nia Long’s partner of 13 years, Ime Udoka, and fellow Boston Celtics, the previously engaged couple have finally called it quits.
Fans will recall that Udoka’s extramarital affair eventually resulted in him being suspended by the team for the 2022-23 season. And despite the former couple’s split, they intend to pay more attention to co-parenting their only child, Kez Sunday Udoka, who was born in November 2011, while Long also remains committed to rebuilding his life.
Nia Long Remains Focused On Her Children Amid Breakup With Ex, Ime Udoka
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Long and Udoka are not moving forward for now after he was reportedly romantically involved with a female assistant in the Boston Celtics organization.
A source tells PEOPLE that while “the situation is unfortunate and painful,” Long is focused on her children and getting her life together. The actor’s rep also confirmed that he and his ex “are no longer together but remain fully committed to raising their son.”
Their split came after the Boston Celtics held a press conference in September, just weeks after the start of the 2022-23 NBA season, to explain the suspension of the Nigerian-American basketball coach.
As reported, he has violated “team policy,” given the affair, leading to a re-evaluation of his future with the team. Shortly before the NBA team released their statement, ESPN confirmed the news of Udoka’s infidelity, after which the coach broke his silence, saying:
“I want to apologize to our players, the fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down. I apologize for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision.”
He also mentioned that he did not have any further comment on the situation. Meanwhile, Long wasn’t too impressed with how the Boston Celtics publicized what was meant to be a secret.
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She told the Hollywood Reporter earlier this month about the drama’s negative impact on her son, who hasn’t had an “easy time” with the publicity. The 51-year-old mother admitted:
“I think the most heartbreaking thing about all of this is seeing my son’s face when the Boston Celtics organization decided to go public with a very personal situation.”
She had to pull her son out of school after the news broadcast because it was “devastating” and still for her family. Long also mentioned that no one from the NBA team called to check on him and see how his children were doing. He found that “very frustrating.”
Udoka’s affair naturally led to a public statement from the “Third Watch” actor, The Blast reported as he expressed his gratitude to those who supported him in the midst of the crisis. In his words,
“The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and the community at this difficult time means a lot to me.”
And as expected, her ex-fiance drew a lot of criticism on social media in the wake of the scandal, with some pouring their love and support for Long. In “The Best Man” star’s statement, he also asked the public to respect his privacy as he processes the unfortunate event while remaining focused on his children.
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At the time his message went live, the Boston Celtics announced Udoka’s suspension as head coach via their official Twitter platform. It is important to note that the suspended head coach has been with the Celtics since 2021 after leaving the San Antonio Spurs in 2019 and working as an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.
Furthermore, his first year as a head coach was successful as he led the team to the 2022 NBA Finals.
Former Long Claims Ime Udoka Is Not Above Mistakes In The Middle Of The Scandal
In the midst of the cheating scandal and before Long and Udoka broke up, the former movie star and father of her first child, Massai Z. Dorsey, had some things to say about the situation.
In October, The Blast reported that Dorsey, who is still close with her after their breakup, didn’t really care about Udoka’s cheating as she only had kind words for the former athlete.
He reveals that they all talk as a family, and it’s all about unconditional love, which he claims Long gave Udoka while sticking by his side. The former “Big Momma’s House” star went on to call the 45-year-old father a “good man” and expressed happiness that he has a fatherly presence in the life of his son, Massai Junior.
His support for Udoka doesn’t stop there, as he insists that every man makes mistakes while also expressing his belief that the former sportsman deserves a second chance.
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