Who is Ime Udoka
Nigerian-American, Ime Udoka who was born on August 9, 1977 is currently the head coach of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He represented the Nigerian national basketball team in his playing days. Boston Celtics have currently suspended their head coach Ime Udoka for the 2022–23 season.
Why does Ime Udoka wear a mask all the time?
Many basketball faithful, especially Boston Celtics fans are curious to know why Ime Udoka wears masks all the time. The answer to this is rather simple.
The rapid spread of the coronavirus has been evident especially in sporting circles. In the NBA, particularly within the Celtics organization, the coronavirus is still spreading. Star center Al Horford had to miss Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals due to COVID. He returned for Game 2 after two negative tests. The impact of COVID has affected the team’s performance throughout the season.
Ime Udoka wears mask to protect himself and his players from COVID. In an interview with NESN, Ime Udoka reiterated his reasons for wearing mask, saying: “The one thing I have done is worn my mask when I’m sitting down as much as I can and just consciously remember that. “It’s nothing that you’re going out of your way, but you do have to be safe and be smart any chance that you can.”
