A lot of assistants tell you what you want to hear. “He’ll laugh and joke, but knows how to be serious. “He’s got the perfect balance,” Gay added, per Goodman. He coached under a guy named Gregg Popovich, but everyone on the team and staff respected Ime,” Gay told NBA writer Jeff Goodman after the news of Boston’s hiring was first reported. Udoka was on staff for the first two years of Gay’s time in San Antonio.īecause of that Gay’s perspective of Udoka seems to be noteworthy. He served under the legendary Gregg Popovich and was on staff with NBA stars like Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Kawhi Leonard and Rudy Gay. Udoka, a nine-year NBA assistant who reportedly was hired as the next head coach of the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, spent his first seven seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. Ime Udoka has gained the respect of many coaches around the league, and it seems he’s done the same with those who have played under him. Rudy Gay Offers Perspective On Ime Udoka After Reported Celtics' Hiring
