“What the Hell Is Going On Here”: Ime Udoka News Stirs Up Celtics Star Marcus Smart Who Seems Off After Shocking Nets Decision

The Brooklyn Nets are 2-6 in the league this season and recently lost against the Chicago Bulls at home. There has been a lot going on with the franchise right now amidst their poor form. From Kyrie Irving’s controversial tweet to head coach Steve Nash’s abrupt departure, the Nets are the headline makers so far this season. Now, the Nets are reportedly looking forward to fixing their ailing franchise by signing Ime Udoka, who remains suspended by the Boston Celtics.

However, the reports of Udoka’s hiring have surprised many, including Celtics guard Marcus Smart. Smart was expecting to work with Udoka after the suspension.

Steve Nash had no prior coaching experience before joining the Brooklyn Nets as their head coach in 2020. However, his first coaching stint didn’t work out, as there have been multiple trade requests since his arrival, and the Nets failed to win a championship with so many stars at their disposal.

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Ime Udoka, however, has been coaching for around a decade. Udoka has previously been the assistant coach of the Celtics, before taking up the top job. Celtics guard Marcus Smart recently admitted to being surprised to find out Ime Udoka could be heading to the Nets.

Marcus Smart reacts to Ime Udoka possibly joining the Brooklyn Nets

Marcus Smart has been with the Boston Celtics since 2014. He played under Udoka for two seasons and certainly enjoyed playing under him. Udoka guided the Celtics to the NBA Finals, in his first season as the head coach. Marcus Smart recently shared his thoughts on the recent reports suggesting Ime Udoka’s situation with the Nets.

“From what we know and were told, it was just a suspension. We didn’t know he was leaving to go coach somebody else. We thought they just suspended him for the year and he’d be back. That’s why it’s confusing. We weren’t told too much about it,” Smart said.

He continued: “I think it left a lot of people just like, ‘What the hell is going on here?’ Because obviously, they suspended him for breaking a team rule”.

The Nets need an experienced coach who can handle their dressing room full of superstars. Ime Udoka possibly has the capability to turn the situation in Brooklyn around.

The Nets have been struggling this season and have three consecutive away games next. The management is under a lot of pressure to win a championship, given their strong roster. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have been in top form so far this season.

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