SUMMARY
- Ime Udoka and Nia Long faced a tumultuous turn in their relationship after Udoka's suspension from his coaching position.
- Initially, Long sought full custody of Kez, but they ultimately decided to share custody.
Ime Udoka and Nia Long’s relationship continues to make headlines despite ending more than a year ago. The two were once deemed to be the most powerful couple in the NBA, however, their relationship took an ugly turn soon after Udoka’s suspension from his coaching position. Recently, the two had custody settlement of their child and Long gave Udoka a break on the child support payments.
This didn’t come as a surprise since Long is a $9 million-worth actress. Udoka and Long are popular in their own right. Udoka earned his fame as a renowned basketball player, and after retiring, he returned to the league as the head coach. Whereas, Long has been a household name in the entertainment industry for decades now. She started her career in 1986 and hasn’t looked back.
Nia Long & her Fiancé of 6 years Ime Udoka have agreed upon a child support settlement for their 12 year old son after ending their relationship. Nia Long will receive $32,500 a month. Udoka earns $465K a month from his NBA coaching salary. pic.twitter.com/XPUQYt4IVX
— Black Millionaires ® (@Blackmillions_) January 6, 2024
Furthermore, just a year after beginning their relationship, Udoka and Long welcomed their son, Kez Sunday Long Udoka. After their relationship ended, Long initially wanted full custody of Kez and requested the court for only visitation rights for the Houston Rockets head coach. Regardless, the two decided to share custody, and as per reports, Udoka was asked to pay $56,389 to Long as child support.
However, Long decided to give Udoka more than $20,000 break on the payment. Now, he allegedly has to pay $32,500 per month to the actress. Notably, as per Marca, Udoka’s disposable income stands at $465,804. Neither of them has confirmed the child support payments as of now and the news is going viral on various social media platforms.
Why did Nia Long break her relationship with Ime Udoka?
Nia Long and Ime Udoka’s relationship began in Boston back in 2010. A mutual friend played the role of a cupid and brought them closer. Over the years, the world witnessed them reaching various milestones together. Just a year later in 2011, they welcomed their son which seemingly deepened their bond. Long and Udoka decided to move a step ahead and got engaged in June 2015.
However, the news of Udoka being suspended for an alleged relationship took over their relationship. The head coach allegedly was involved in an intimate relationship with Kathleen Nimmo Lynch. Notably, Kathleen was a female staff member back then and has three children with her husband. She continues to haunt the Boston Celtics fan who still don’t know if Udoka cheated or not.
Furthermore, Long decided to break things off with Udoka after this alleged relationship came to the surface. She has also called out the Boston Celtics organization as they did not even call to check on her. Long disclosed that it was most heartbreaking seeing her son’s face when they decided to make a very private situation public. Udoka and Long reportedly share a good relationship now, and the actress wishes him nothing but the best.