Following the suspension, Udoka later gave a statement to ESPN’s Malika Andrews on the alleged relationship. “I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down,” he said. “I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision.” His message concluded, “Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment.”
And now it was recently announced that Long, 51, and Udoka, 45, have ended their 13-year-relationship.