How much is Ime Udoka’s net worth? The Celtics’ head coach Ime Udoka has an impressive fortune, but how rich is he?
Ime Udoka is a Nigerian-American NBA coach and former basketball player.
Ever since Ime Udoka became the head coach of the Boston Celtics in June 2021, all eyes were on the former athlete. The 45-year-old’s work has spoken for itself since he coached the team through their first NBA Finals appearance in 2022 in 2010. Although the team fell short, many have praised Ime for his hard work and have expressed hope for a future title.
That said, if the Boston Celtics are able to achieve a championship title in the near future, it’s possible that won’t be under Ime’s leadership.
In September 2022, Ime was suspended for a violation that goes against the Celtics and the entire NBA game. Ime is currently under fire for having an intimate relationship with a franchise member.
Well, we’ve already reported on his controversy (click here to read why Ime was suspended). Away from that, fans of the suspended Celtics coach are curious to know about his financial details. So, how much does Ime Udoka make, and what is his net worth?
Who is Ime Udoka?
Ime Udoka is a Nigerian-American NBA coach and former basketball player. Ime Udoka played small forward as a journeyman but is best known as the head coach of the Boston Celtics.
Ime Sunday Udoka was born on August 9, 1977, in Portland, Oregon. He attended Portland’s Jefferson High School and enrolled at the University of San Francisco before transferring to Portland State University where he starred for the Vikings.
Ime Udoka was able to acquire Nigerian citizenship thanks to his late father, Vitalis. His mother, who passed away in 2011, was an American from Illinois. Udoka and his girlfriend, Nia Long, gave birth to their first child, Kez Sunday Udoka, in November 2011. The couple got engaged in May of 2015, but Nia Long has said she has no plans of getting married.
In August of 2012, Ime Udoka was hired as an assistant coach to Gregg Popovich on the San Antonio Spurs staff. Udoka won his first championship when the Spurs beat the Miami Heat 4 games to 1 in the 2014 NBA Finals. In 2019, Udoka joined the Philadelphia 76ers as an assistant head coach before the Brooklyn Nets hired him away for the same role in their organization.
On June 28, 2021, Ime Udoka was hired as head coach of the Boston Celtics becoming just the fifth head coach of African origin in the team’s history. After starting the season off at 18-21, the team rallied under his leadership to a record of 51-31 and made their first NBA Finals appearance since 2010. But the Celtics lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games.
Ime Udoka Profile Summary
| Net Worth: | $6 Million |
| Salary: | $2 Million |
| Date of Birth: | Aug 9, 1977 (45 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Basketball player, Basketball Coach |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
What is Ime Udoka’s Net Worth and Salary?
Ime Udoka is a Nigerian-American NBA coach and former basketball player who has a net worth of $6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
During his NBA career, Ime Udoka earned a little under $4 million in total salary. His highest paid seasons were 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 when he earned $1 million both years.
As head coach of the Boston Celtics, Ime Udoka makes $2 million per year under a 4-year contract.
