Paul Pierce weighs in on Boston Celtics' punishment of Ime Udoka × Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News It should just be a fine not a suspension - Paul Pierce weighs in on Boston Celtics punishment of Ime Udoka Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks, Game 3. 1 Reaction Like Like Excited Happy Anxious Angry Sad Comment Share Juan Paolo David ANALYST Follow Modified 23 Sep 2022 Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has weighed in on Ime Udoka's suspension for the entire 2022-23 season. Pierce believes that Udoka should have been fined, but not suspended for violating the team's code of conduct. Udoka reportedly had an improper consensual relationship with a female staffer. The Celtics officially suspended Udoka on Thursday, with his future as head coach up in the air. The team will make the decision at a later date, with assistant coach Joe Mazzulla taking over as the interim head coach. Boston Celtics@celtics179233353https://t.co/ySo5wGKrfX Udoka released a statement through ESPN's Malika Andrews. He apologized to everyone who was affected by his actions. He accepted the suspension, but made no further comment about the situation. "I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down," Udoka said. "I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment." Malika Andrews@malika_andrewsNEW: Statement from Celtics coach Ime Udoka64241427NEW: Statement from Celtics coach Ime Udoka https://t.co/MFutFx7c3l There were rumors that he was involved with Allison Feaster, the Boston Celtics' Vice-President of Player Development and Organizational Growth. However, Marc J. Spears of ESPN has refuted the rumors and cleared Feaster, who was being dragged into the situation. Meanwhile, Paul Pierce chimed in on the situation with an ill-advised post on Twitter. "It should just be a fine not a suspension," Pierce tweeted. Paul Pierce@paulpierce34It should just be a fine not a suspension ?‍307102887It should just be a fine not a suspension ?‍ Fans blasted the Celtics legend for his take, with some even referencing Pierce's scandalous video while he was working for ESPN last year. He streamed a poker game featuring women wearing bikinis who were massaging Pierce's shoulders. The women also twerked in the video, and ESPN promptly fired him afterwards Pat Riley’s Burner@JTG2K@paulpierce34 “it should just be a fine not a suspension”1481@paulpierce34 “it should just be a fine not a suspension” https://t.co/AxsOSFab2S What s next for the Boston Celtics Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. Ime Udoka's suspension came at the worst time for the Boston Celtics. They were coming off an impressive season where they made it to the NBA Finals with two wins away from a championship. Interim coach Joe Mazzulla is capable of handling the team and is held in high regard within the organization. Mazzulla was praised by Udoka back in June during their run to the finals. Jayson Tatum raved about the assistant coach who helped him improve his game, per Fox Sports. "He's gotten so much more knowledgeable, and more detailed, and more vocal and more comfortable in his role as a coach," Tatum said. "You've seen the growth from his first year, and he's helped me out tremendously as a player and a person." Ethan Bock@ethanbock_Listen to what Celtics F Jayson Tatum had to say about Joe Mazzulla back in June 1862210Listen to what Celtics F Jayson Tatum had to say about Joe Mazzulla back in June https://t.co/A3CVCmUdvU The Celtics were the favorites to win the Eastern Conference heading into the season. They added guard Malcolm Brogdon and forward Danilo Gallinari this summer. Brogdon is a much-needed playmaker, while Gallinari is a veteran scorer who will come off the bench. However, Gallinari suffered a torn ACL while on international duty. Robert Williams III will miss the early part of the season due to a knee injury. The Celtics had one of the best summers in the league, but things have gone a little south heading into training camp. × Rate this story! Thank You! 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