It took Ime Udoka the best part of a decade to finally get a job as a head coach in the NBA.
He’d served as an assistant coach at the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets, learning his craft under the likes of Gregg Popovich and Brett Brown.
But a shot at the top job was always on Udoka’s mind, and he admits that several franchises – including Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers – had passed on the chance to employ him as head coach in the past.
“The interview process started and there was a lot of interest,” the 44-year-old confirmed. “I was a finalist in a few destinations. You don’t place the blame on anybody or any situation. I believe I was ready. But I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of an organization that’s pushing for winning and championships.”
For all his disappointment at missing out on the top job in the past, Udoka has channelled his frustrations into becoming one of the shrewdest operators in the NBA, turning the Boston Celtics into a defensive powerhouse while getting the best out of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and co.
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