Ime Udoka is a professional basketball coach and former player who currently works as the assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is best known for his time in the NBA as a player, where he played for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and Philadelphia 76ers. He also had a brief stint in the NBA Developmental League. Udoka has also had international playing experience, playing in Spain, France, and Italy. Throughout his career, Udoka has been an important member of winning teams, including the San Antonio Spurs’ championship team in 2014.
Ime Udoka: Biography
Ime Udoka was born on September 5, 1977 in Portland, Oregon. He attended high school at Jefferson High School in Portland, and then attended college at the University of San Francisco. After college, Udoka was undrafted in the 2000 NBA draft, but was signed by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2001. He then went on to play for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and Philadelphia 76ers. He also had a brief stint in the NBA Developmental League and played internationally in Spain, France, and Italy.
Udoka retired from playing in 2012 and began his coaching career with the Spurs as an assistant coach in 2013. He was promoted to the head coach position in 2019, making him the first African-American head coach in Spurs history. Udoka has also been a part of the Spurs’ championship-winning teams in 2014 and 2019.
Ime Udoka: Net Worth, Height, Age
Ime Udoka’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million. This includes his salary as a coach for the San Antonio Spurs and his earnings from his playing career. Udoka is 6 feet 5 inches tall and is currently 43 years old. He is married to actress Nia Long and the couple has two children together.
Udoka is an active philanthropist and is involved in several charity initiatives. He is also a member of the National Basketball Coaches Association and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Ime Udoka is a professional basketball coach and former player who has had a successful career in the NBA. He has been an important part of winning teams throughout his career, including the 2014 and 2019 championship-winning San Antonio Spurs teams. Udoka has also been an active philanthropist and is involved in several charity initiatives. His net worth is estimated to be around $8 million and he is currently 43 years old.
