Nia Long is ready to speak out about the drama surrounding her fiancé, Ime Udoka, who was suspended for the 2022-2023 season as head coach of the Boston Celtics for violating team policies.
for violating team rules, the "Best Man" actress shared a statement, via her rep Shannon Barr, thanking everyone for their love during this time.
"The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me," she said in a statement to E! News on Friday."I ask that my privacy be respected as I process the recent events. Above all, I am a mother and will continue to focus on my children."
Long's statement comes one day after the Celtics announced Udoka would be suspended for the upcoming 2022-2023 basketball season for"