After 13 years, Nia Long and Ime Udoka confirm split after cheating and suspension scandal

Nia Long and her fiancé Ime Udoka have reportedly decided to split amid the basketball coach’s cheating and suspension scandal. According to a source, the split has been exclusively confirmed PERSONS,

Nia Long and Ime Udoka have split after 13 years together following the NBA coach’s alleged affair

– People people) December 6, 2022

The situation is unfortunate and painful, but Nia is focused on her children and rebuilding her life.

A Long rep also told the outlet that the couple “is no longer together, but remain fully committed to raising their son together.” [Kez].”

Long recently spoke out

Long recently spoke out amid news of the scandal. And told The Hollywood Reporter what was most painful for her about the scandal.

I think the most heartbreaking part of all of this was seeing my son’s face as the Boston Celtics organization decided to go public with a very private situation.

In September, the Celtics reported that Udoka would be “immediately suspended.” Prior to the announcement, ESPN reported that Udoka was involved in an “intimate relationship with a female franchise employee.”

Udoka later addressed the scandal with a statement.

I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization and my family for letting them down. I’m sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will not comment further.

Long also responded to the shocking news and made an exclusive statement PERSONS.

The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and community during this difficult time means so much to me. I ask that my privacy be respected as I process the recent events. Most importantly, I am a mother and will continue to focus on my children.

Long and Udoka have been engaged for seven years and have one child together, an 11-year-old son named Kez.