Celtics' Ime Udoka could face 'significant suspension' for violating team guidelines

Boston Celtics lead trainer Ime Udoka could be confronting a "critical suspension" for disregarding hierarchical rules.

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It's unknown what infringement happened, yet ESPN reports the "conceivable disciplinary activity" is being examined by the Celtics.

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ESPN likewise noticed that Udoka isn't in danger of losing his employment, however a suspension is approaching and could be reported as soon as Thursday.

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In his most memorable season with the Celtics last year, Udoka drove Boston toward the Eastern Gathering last

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where his group crushed the Miami Intensity to go on an outing to the NBA Finals. The Brilliant State Fighters would ultimately win.

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The Celtics went into the end of the season games as the number two seed in the Eastern Meeting, going 51-31.

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Udoka turned into the fifth mentor over the most recent 25 years to make the Finals in his most memorable year as lead trainer.

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