The Celtics president of operations showed his support for women after the Udoka case in the NBA

The president of operations of the franchise has come out to support the women who were affected by the words of coach Ime Udoka, who was suspended for one year for violating the internal rules of the franchise.

Brad Stevens, president of operations for the Boston Celtics, lamented the verbal assaults suffered by women who work in the group, after the One year suspension for coach Ime Udoka for violating the franchise’s internal rules and having an alleged consensual relationship with a worker.

stevens spoke at a press conference organized with the owner of Celtics, Wyc Grousbeckwhich the team considers necessary and “correct” the sanction ordered against Udokawho will be suspended until June 30, pending the board’s decision on his future.

The Celtics They declined to give details about the reasons for the punishment, or what it entailed, and that was reported the decision was made after an external investigation found at least two violations of the franchise code. “It’s a difficult moment,All I want to say is that we have a lot of good girls in the franchise and I think yesterday was very difficult for them.Stevens said. And let me add: “No one can control speculation and nonsense on Twitter, but I think as a team we have a responsibility to support it.”.

Grousbeck said “No one else will face the penalties”when asked if udoka only he will be punished, and that is emphasized “When things happen, there are consequences”. Also, Celtics claim responsibility for “care for all affected on the team”. “Udoka’s suspension is for one year and we will determine his future with us later. It will be discussed later, it has not been decided yet.”said the owner.

Who will be the new coach of the Celtics in the NBA after the suspension of Ime Udoka

stevens reported that Udoka’s replacement is Joe Mazzulla, as interim coach. “Joe will be in charge, it’s not an easy time for him and the rest of the coaching staff, but he’s a very talented guy, I have a lot of faith in his ability to lead people and his ability to understand everything that is going on on a team for a season”he said.

“(The coach and his collaborators) will need to be together, support each other and I have a lot of trust in the team. Joe is the best choice. I think we have the best people.”, he added. Also He said he never considered returning to the Celtics bencha position he held from 2013 to 2021. Mazzulla34 years old, was an assistant coach for the Celtics the last three seasons.

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