**Boston Celtics New Head Coach Ime Udoka Is Engaged To Actress Nia Long**
**Context:**
After Brad Stevens transitioned to the front office and Kemba Walker was traded to the OKC Thunder, the Boston Celtics appointed Ime Udoka, previously an assistant to Steve Nash on the Nets, as their new head coach. However, what caught more attention was Udoka’s relationship with actress Nia Long, whom he is engaged to.
**Nia Long’s Relationship:**
Long, a well-known actress, has a son from a previous relationship and has been with Udoka since 2010. They have a son together born in 2011. They got engaged in 2015, although Long has expressed reservations about marriage, stating her belief that love doesn’t require a formal commitment like marriage does.
**Public Response:**
Social media buzzed with excitement over Long’s connection to the Celtics, with many expressing admiration for the couple and enthusiasm about Udoka’s new coaching role. Fans and followers celebrated the pairing, with some even jokingly suggesting that having Nia Long as part of the Celtics family was a significant win for the team.
