Ime Udoka, who was Steve Nash’s defensive coach this season, has emerged as the leading candidate for the open Boston Celtics head coaching job, according to various reports.
Marc Stein of the Times reported in his weekly newsletter Tuesday that Udoka is the front-runner...
Ime Udoka, an assistant coach with the Nets, is believed to be at the top of Boston’s list to replace Stevens on the Celtics’ bench.
Similarly, Clevis Murray of The Athletic reports that there’s “growing confidence” that Udoka will get what could be the most coveted of the NBA’s seven head coaching vacancies.