Is Ime Udoka in pole position to be the next head coach of the Boston Celtics?
Whispers are turning into rumbles that Brooklyn Nets assistant head coach Ime Udoka could be the favorite to secure the vacant Boston Celtics head coach position. The Nets assistant, who has a good relationship with Celtics star wings Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and veteran guard Marcus Smart via Team USA, is believed to be at the top of Bostons list to replace Stevens on the Celtics bench according to the New York Times Marc Stein in his latest newsletter, a sentiment echoed by The Athletics Clevis Murray, who referred to Udoka as the teams favorite candidate at the top of their list in a recent tweet. Theres been growing confidence the past few days hell be their guy, added Murray. As I already reported, Udoka has been at the top of the Celtics list for some time and is the favorite. Theres been growing confidence the past few days hell be their guy. https://t.co/4HhWBC3oxS  Clevis Murray (@ClevisMurray) June 22, 2021  Given the apparent rapport between Murray and several current Celtics, the fit seems a sound, logical one free from distracting baggage or the risk of alienating key parts of Bostons future. While the final decision could still be some time away, its very possible the future head coach of the Celtics could be Udoka. This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. Follow us on Facebook!