Nia Long Opens Up On Fiancé Ime Udoka’s Alleged Cheating

Nia Long finally released a statement addressing the recent rumors about her fiancé Ime Udoka.

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In the statement to People, she thanked her family, friends, and supporters for the “outpouring of love and support.”

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The actress also asked the press and public to respect her privacy and said her focus is on her kids.

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The Celtics recently announced that Udoka had been suspended from the team because he’d violated “team policies.”

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ESPN released a report shortly before, saying that Udoka had “an intimate relationship with a female staff member.”

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Udoka is a former professional basketball player who built a successful career as an NBA coach

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He started working as the Celtics’ head coach in 2021 and led the team to their first NBA finals since 2010.

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Long and Udoka have been engaged for years, and she’s previously said they’re comfortable not having a wedding.

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According to the Boston Globe, Long and Udoka first met in Boston in 2010 after being set up by a mutual friend.

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