Former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka stirred controversy on Tuesday with pointed remarks about Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo's record-breaking 83-point game.
Udoka's comments, delivered in a post-game presser, suggested that Bam's performance was inflated by circumstances.
"I saw he only made six threes but 40 free throws or something like that," Udoka said. "Tells the story right there and ... the Washington Wizards."
“I saw he only made 6 threes but 40 free throws or something like that, tells the story right there and....the Washington Wizards.”
- Ime Udoka on Bam’s 83 point night
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The jab implied Adebayo's scoring relied heavily on foul calls and a weak opponent, diminishing the achievement in Udoka's eyes.
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