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Ime Udoka details Celtics exit in first return to TD Garden since 2022 Finals

BOSTON – In his one year with the , Ime Udoka found more success than Brad Stevens ever did. Following a disastrous start to the 2021-22 season, he led the Celtics to their first NBA Finals birth since 2010.

His time with the Celtics was quick, heavily covered, and one of the biggest storylines in the league.

The same can be said about his exit.

Just before the 2022-23 season started, it was reported that the Celtics were suspending Udoka for the year as they investigated an inappropriate relationship between him and a fellow staffer.