Ime Udoka, suspended for an inappropriate relationship, is back in the league as Houston's coach and says he will be a 'better leader.'
Team owner Tillman Fertitta, left, listens as new head coach Ime Udoka, right, comments as Udoka is officially announced as the new head coach of the Houston Rockets during a press conference held at the Toyota Center Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023 in Houston.New Rockets coach Ime Udoka more than said Wednesday that he learned from his mistake.
“They’ve done due diligence and homework on who I am as a person,” Udoka said. “We spent quality time together, getting to know each other. I made my statement when everything happened. I apologized to a lot of people for the position I put them in, and I stand by that. I feel much more remorse even now toward that.
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