Born on August 9, 1977, in Portland, Oregon, Ime Udoka hails from Jefferson High School in Portland. At the Collegiate level, Udoka spent his time at Utah State University Eastern and the University of San Francisco. He finished his collegiate basketball stint with Portland State University. As an Assistant Coach, Udoka made his mark with renowned teams, including the 2012 NBA Champions San Antonio Spurs. His coaching prowess extended to the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers before a significant milestone in 2021. That year, he assumed the role of head coach for the Boston Celtics, becoming the fifth African-American head coach in their history. Ime Udoka is currently coaching the Houston Rockets. He is a Nigerian-American coach and has also represented Nigeria as a player. With a seven-season NBA stint, he has played for the New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, and San Antonio Spurs. Under his guidance, the Celtics achieved a 51-31 record and made a remarkable NBA Finals appearance, their first since 2010.
What is Ime Udoka's Salary?
Ime Udoka's present agreement with the Houston Rockets is purportedly valued at around $28.5 million over a four-year duration. Beginning in 2023, Udoka is set to receive $6.75 million annually, with an additional $250,000 increment each year. As a player, Udoka made $3.9 Million in his seven-season career as a player. His highest player contract was worth around $1,080,000 with the San Antonio Spurs in 2008..
| SEASON | TEAM | SALARY |
| 2010/11 | San Antonio Spurs | $264,232 |
| 2009/10 | Sacramento Kings | $838,034 |
| 2008/09 | San Antonio Spurs | $1,080,000 |
| 2007/08 | San Antonio Spurs | $1,000,000 |
| 2006/07 | Portland Trail Blazers | $744,551 |
Ime Udoka Salary Growth
Udoka had a $3 Million contract with The Boston Celtics in 2022-23. It is believed that he was eligible for more remuneration at the beginning of the 2022-23 NBA Season. Udoka received a suspension and lost out on the rise of contractual benefits. Currently, his salary is more than twice with The Rockets as it used to be with the Boston Celtics.
FAQs
Ime Udoka has coached two teams: the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets.
Ime Udoka is 46 years old.
Ime Udoka played Small Forward for the entirety of his NBA career.
Ime Udoka played seven seasons in the NBA between 2003-2011.
Udoka is 6 feet 6 inches.
