Kez Sunday Udoka

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Wed Apr 12 2023
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Kez Sunday Udoka is the son of American actress Nia Long and her former fiance, Ime Udoka. He is in the spotlight because of his parents and their controversial acts.

Udoka was born on November 7, 2011, in Los Angeles, United States of America. He is currently living with his mother after his parent's separation.

Nia Long And Ime Udoka's Relationship Timeline

Nia Long and Ime Udoka stayed together for thirteen years. The pair started their relationship in 2009. However, they decided to make it public only in 2010.

The former head coach of the Boston Celtics and his ex-partner announced the arrival of their son, Kez in 2011. The announcement was two years later of their initial meeting in Boston.

Kez Sunday udoka with his mother Nia Long and father Ime Udoka.
Kez Sunday Udoka with his mother Nia Long and father Ime Udoka. Source: Featuredbiography 

Kez's parents got engaged on May 26, 2015, four years after he was born. The former partner did not rush to take their relationship further and was not married.

The decision to not marry came in favor of Nia and her former fiance Ime as they parted ways in 2022. This saved their time in the tiresome process of divorce. 

Why Did Kez Sunday Udoka's Parents Divorce?

Kez's father, Ime Udoka's affair with the female staff of the Boston Celtics surfaced on the Internet in 2022. After that incident, Nia's heart shattered when she learned about his infidelity. 

The former couple Ime and Nia who used to be very supportive of each other parted ways in 2022. Following their separation, Kez stays with his mother.

Even though Kez's parents are not together anymore they have not let it affect him. Ime often meets him.

Has A Half-brother 

Kez Sunday Udoka is the youngest of Long's two sons. His older brother, Massai Dorsey II, is a member of the Eastern Kentucky UniversUdokaity squad. Both of the brothers are very close to each other.

Kez Sunday Udoka with his mother Nia Long and half-brother Massai Dorsey II.
Kez Sunday Udoka with his mother Nia Long and half-brother Massai Dorsey II. Source: Marca

Massai born on November 26, 2000, is the first child of Nia. She shares her first son with her former lover Massai Dorsey Sr. He has a good number of followers on his Instagram.

Nia has been open about her relationship with her sons as they are her life. She has shared many pictures of them together on her Instagram. 

Kez's Father, Ime Udoka Was Suspended By Boston Celtics

Yes, Kez's father, Ime Udoka was suspended by Boston Celtics as he broke the law of the club. He was caught having an affair with the staff of the same club which was strictly prohibited.

For this violation of club law, the head coach of the Boston Celtics Udoka was suspended for a year. The suspension was placed till June 2023.

In the absence of Ime, the Boston Celtics were managed by one of his assistants, Joe Mazulla as an Interim Head Coach. However, Joe is now the permanent head coach and Ime was replaced.

Brad Steven, president of the basketball operation said:

"He has a unique ability to galvanize a room around a mission. We are thankful for the work he has done to help get us to this point, and excited he has agreed to lead us into the future."

About Kez Sunday Udoka's Net Worth

Kez Sunday Udoka does not have a net worth of his own. Nia's youngest son has just started his teenage days and has not started his professional life.

Currently, Udoka is living a good lifestyle with his parent's net worth. His mother Nia Long has amassed a staggering net worth of $9 Million just like Lea Penick.

Nia's Los Angeles house was listed for sale for $2.8 Million and also was on lease for $12k per month. She bought a $3.7 Million house in Hollywood Hills, LA which has a four-bedroom, four-bath residence.

Likewise, Kez's father, former Boston Celtics head coach, Ime Udoka has an estimated net worth of $6 Million. He is still making a good earnings from his professional career.

Kez Sunday Udoka Was Deeply Affected By Their Parent's Divorce

One can only imagine the mentality of then-10-year-old Kez when his parents got separated. It is not easy to process it at such a young age.

Nia Long and her son Kez Sunday Udoka.
Nia Long and her son Kez Sunday Udoka. Source: Instagram @iamnialong

Nia's heart was broken when she saw the face of her son Udoka after the Celtics organization made the affair public. In addition to this, no one from the organization even cared to see if they are ok.

Apparently, the pain from Kez's son is fading away. He seems to be doing well with his mother. The Big Momma's House actress is giving her all to cheer up her son.

Quick Information Kez's Mother Nia Long

Nia Long is a renowned actress, known for her roles in Love The Best Man (1999). She has won multiple awards for her commitment to her career.

Born on October 30, 1970, Nia is the daughter of Tatila and Doughty Long. Her parents got divorced when she was two and she followed her mother to Lowa City.

Kez Sunday Udoka's mother Nia Long is an Actress.
Kez Sunday Udoka's mother Nia Long is an Actress. Source: Instagram @iamnialong

Actress Nia stands tall with a height of 5 feet and 2 inches (157cm). She graduated from Westchester high school in 1989. Besides academic classes, Nia studied acting, guitar, ballet, and so on.

Speaking of personal life, before Ime, Nia was in a relationship with Massai Z. Dorsey. They were engaged and were planning to marry. However, the ex-couple called off their wedding.

Kez's Father Personal Details 

Ime Udoka is an American-Nigerian former professional basketball player. He had served as the head coach of the Boston Celtics.

Kez's father Ime was born on August 9, 1977, in Portland, Oregon. He has Nigerian citizenship too. Like Ime, his sister Mfon Udoka is also a basketball professional.

Ime attended Portland's Jefferson High School and played college basketball for three Universities. After starting his professional basketball career with the NBL, he played for several NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, and Portland Trail Blazers.

 

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