Taj Gibson Retires, Joins Bulls Coaching Staff
At 41, after a trade to New Orleans, Taj Gibson retired rather than play an 18th season—he was the 35th NBA player to appear in his 40s—and joins the Bulls as an assistant under Splitter.
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About Taj Gibson
Taj Jami Gibson is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the USC Trojans and was selected 26th overall by the Bulls in the 2009 NBA draft. A power forward and center, Gibson had a 17-year career in the NBA as a player, playing for the Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and the Memphis Grizzlies.
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- basketball player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- June 24, 1985