The Houston Rockets hired Ime Udoka as their new coach on Tuesday. The decision came shortly after the Rockets parted ways with Stephen Silas after three seasons.

Silas won only 59 games in three years, which is why the Rockets wanted someone who could do a better job. So, they turned to Udoka, who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals in his first season as a coach.

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta believes in Udoka and his coaching skills. The 65-year-old businessman also said that the NBA was comfortable with Houston hiring the disgraced coach.

Adam Silver has no problem with the Houston Rockets signing Ime Udoka

In his only season as a coach, Ime Udoka went 51-31 in the regular season and led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals. The Celtics lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games, but this was still a great achievement.

However, Udoka was suspended shortly before the 2022-23 season began. The coach violated team policies by having an intimate relationship with a female staff membe. He was replaced by Joe Mazzulla.

The Celtics suspended Udoka for a year, and the NBA considered this an appropriate suspension. Due to this, the league had no problem with the Houston Rockets hiring Udoka.

"The NBA told me they felt comfortable with Ime as coach of the Rockets," Fertitta said.

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The owner of the Rockets reportedly had a lengthy conversation with the league regarding Udoka. When he was given a chance to hire him, Fertitta knew how big of an impact the former Celtics coach could have on his team.

"It was one person we felt that was an exceptional candidate to take us to the next level," Fertitta said.

"He is everything the Rockets are looking for. We did so much due diligence on this individual. He’s going to hold these guys to toughness, respectability and accountability."

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Considering how talented the Houston Rockets are, there is no doubt that Udoka can achieve decent results with them. The team certainly won't be a contender next season, but could win 30 or more games.