Sometimes the motivating metaphors coaches use for their team could bring a lot of attention. Perhaps that’s what happened with the Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka. His words mentioning track and field created a lot of disturbance on the social media and it also lured the four-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter, Michael Johnson, to pitch with an opinion on the comment.
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Lately, the Olympic champion Michael Johnson has been quite active on Twitter. The track and field legend has been reacting to comments on the sport. However, this time, it’s a little special, since it’s about the Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka.
Track legends criticized Boston Celtics coach for controversial comment
As a coach and mentor, Udoka always wants to see his team on top, and for that, he made a track and field reference while motivating his players for the upcoming matches. He said, “One thing we talked about is we’re a basketball team, we’re not a track team. We’re not running from people.” The controversy started brewing, as social media picked this comment.
He don’t understand track! 😂 https://t.co/ij72HSbc2C
— Michael Johnson (@MJGold) April 28, 2022
Taking a dig at the Boston Celtics coach, Olympic champion Michael Johnson wrote on his Twitter handle, “He don’t understand track!” with a laughing emoji.
Another track and field Olympian, Justyn Knight, criticized the comment made by Udoka. He wrote, “As a Track and Field athlete I do NOT approve this message.”
As a Track and Field athlete I do NOT approve this message https://t.co/8VBT7UGDd2
— Justyn Knight (@justyn_knight) April 27, 2022
Surely Udoka didn’t mean it in the wrong way. He was probably trying to propel his team to be fearless. Although, his choice of words gave Twitteratis something to debate upon.
Track and field season is finally here
As the track and field season has already commenced, athletes from all around the globe are trying to bring forth their A-game. This season will feature some of the most decorated names in the sport. The Jamaican sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has begun her season with a second-place finish in 200 meters. However, the fans are only waiting for one thing. Shelly-Ann vs Sha Carri battle in the upcoming Kip Keino Classic.
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Jun 18, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; A general overall view of sprinters in the starting blocks of a women’s 100m heat, Dezerea Bryant (1), Jada Baylark (2), Ashley Henderson (3), Aleia Hobbs (4), Gabby Thomas (5), Tamara Clark (6) and Morolake Akinosun (7), during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Other big female names in the season will include Tokyo Olympic champion Elaine Thomson-Herah, Allyson Felix, Sydney McLaughlin, etc.
Are you ready to witness some blockbuster track battles?
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