NBA legend Shaquille O?Neal has played for two of the fierce rivals in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Both teams are now tied at 17 NBA titles each and are the most successful teams in history. Shaq won three straight titles with the Lakers. On the other hand, he played for the Celtics at the tail end of his career. Last year, the Celtics surprised many with their performances in the playoffs. Not many expected them to reach the finals. However, they beat all odds to win the Eastern Conference title and reach the NBA Finals.
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But they were no match for the seasoned Golden State Warriors who won the series 4-2. NBA veteran and head coach Ime Udoka took the Celtics to the Finals in his first-ever season as head coach. So the fans were excited about things to come in the upcoming season. But things are looking a little bleak at the moment after the recent suspension of the head coach.
Udoka has been suspended for a season by the Celtics management for violating the organization’s rules by having an intimate relationship with a member of staff.
Shaquille O?Neal wishes Ime Udoka the best
In the latest episode of the ‘Big Podcast with Shaq’, co-host Nischelle Turner asked Shaquille O’Neal about the news surrounding Ime Udoka and Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine. The Big Diesel admitted that he doesn’t want to comment on the issue because he himself has cheated in the past. He stated that he went through a lot at the time so he knows both Levine, Udoka and their families would be going through a lot as well.
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O’Neal added that he lost his family and important years with his children because of his actions. In fact, the Big Diesel has accepted responsibility in the past for his divorce from ex-wife Shaunie Nelson. He also admitted that it was not worth it. “I wish these two fellas the best. I wish they can come through it. And I hope they do not lose their families over what was done,” said Shaq.
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After allegations of him having an affair came out, Levine took to social media and stated that he did not have an affair.
Udoka recently broke his silence about the rumors and his suspension as he reportedly?apologized to his family, players, fans, and the Celtics organization.