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Bulls Legend Taj Gibson Trades Player Shoes for Coaching Whistle
14 Sep
Summary
- Longtime Chicago Bulls player Taj Gibson has retired from basketball.
- He will join Tiago Splitter's staff as an assistant coach.
- Gibson played 17 seasons, with the bulk of his career in Chicago.
Veteran NBA player Taj Gibson has officially retired from professional basketball after a distinguished 17-year career. Gibson spent the prime of his playing days with the Chicago Bulls, where he was a pivotal role player known for his defensive intensity and rebounding prowess. During his initial seven seasons with the Bulls, he averaged 9.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.
Gibson's retirement heralds his transition into coaching. He will be joining the coaching staff of Tiago Splitter, taking on an assistant coach role with the Chicago Bulls. This coaching opportunity follows Gibson's recent experiences mentoring young athletes at the NBA Top 100 camp, signaling a growing interest and aptitude for coaching.
Throughout his extensive career, Gibson played for eight different NBA organizations, concluding his final season as a veteran presence with the Memphis Grizzlies. His announcement of retirement was made via social media, where he expressed gratitude for his playing career and the opportunities it provided.
