Ime Udoka Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 5 in |
Weight | 101 kg |
Date of Birth | August 9, 1977 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ime Udoka is an American-Nigerian professional basketball coach and former professional basketball player who had represented the Los Angeles Lakers (2004), the New York Knicks (2006), the Portland Trail Blazers (2006–2007), the San Antonio Spurs (2007–2009, 2010–2011), and the Sacramento Kings (2009–2010) in the NBA (National Basketball Association). Outside the United States, he had turned out for Club Sportivo Independiente (2001) in Argentina, CB Gran Canaria (2004) in Spain, JA Vichy (2005) in France, and UCAM Murcia (2012) in Spain. Post-retirement, he served as the assistant coach of the NBA teams San Antonio Spurs (2012–2019), Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2020), and Brooklyn Nets (2020–2021). In 2014, he won the NBA championship as the assistant coach of the San Antonio Spurs. In 2021, he was appointed the head coach of the Boston Celtics.
Born Name
Ime Sunday Udoka
Nick Name
Ime

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Portland, Oregon, United States
Residence
United States
Nationality
He holds dual nationality.
Education
Ime had attended Jefferson High School, a public school in his hometown of Portland. After his high school graduation, in 1995, he joined Utah State University Eastern (USU Eastern), a public regional college in Price, Utah.
In 1997, he had taken a transfer to the University of San Francisco (USF), a private Jesuit university in San Francisco, California. There, between 1997 and 1998, he represented the San Francisco Dons men’s basketball team.
In 1999, he took another transfer to the Portland State University (PSU), a public research university in Portland, Oregon. There, until 2000, he represented the Portland State Vikings men’s basketball team.
Occupation
Professional Basketball Coach, Professional Basketball Player (Retired)

Family
- Father – Vitalis Udoka (d. 2006)
- Mother – Agnes Udoka (d. 2011)
- Siblings – Mfon Udoka (Older Sister) (Professional Basketball Coach, Professional Basketball Player (Retired)), James Udoka (Brother)
Position
Small Forward
Shoots
Right
Shirt Number
- 5 – Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs
- 8 – New York Knicks
- 3 – Sacramento Kings
Net Worth
Ime Udoka’s net worth had been $6 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm
Weight
101 kg or 222.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ime has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Black and White)
He is of Nigerian descent on his father’s side and American descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Close-cropped hair
- Towering frame
- Sports a thick beard

Ime Udoka Facts
Featured Image by Ime Udoka / Instagram
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