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The Boston Celtics have officially announced coach Im Odoka’s suspension for the duration of the 2022-23 season due to an affair with a member of the team.
On Wednesday night, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Boston Celtics coach Aime Odoka was facing a suspension for the entire 2022-23 season due to what was initially described as a violation of regulatory guidelines. Subsequent reports indicated that Odoka had a consensual intimate relationship with one of the female employees.
The Celtics released a statement Thursday evening, officially announcing Udoka’s suspension for the entire 2022-23 season due to “violations of team policies.” Additionally, the team said that they will make a decision on Odoka’s future at a later date.
Celtics suspend coach Emi Odoka for 2022-23 season
Odoka issued a statement following the announcement, via Malika Andrews from ESPN.
“I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down,” Odoka wrote. “I am sorry to put the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for all involved, I will have no further comment.”
Wojnarowski report Assistant Joe Mazzola will be the team’s interim head coach.
This story will be updated with additional information.
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