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Taj Gibson retires after 17 NBA seasons and joins Chicago Bulls' coaching staff

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 14). Taj Gibson retires after 17 NBA seasons and joins Chicago Bulls' coaching staff. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/taj-gibson-retires-after-17-nba-seasons-and-joins-chicago-bulls-coaching-staff/article_2d2cc8a0-709c-5dbe-96d2-5d115bc86dbd.html

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Taj Gibson retired from an 17-year NBA career after playing for eight teams, most recently the Bulls where he was drafted in 2009. He will now join Tiago Splitter's coaching staff with Chicago. In his career, Gibson averaged 8.3 points and 5.7 rebounds over 1,012 games, emphasizing qualities like toughness and leadership on the court.

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Taj Gibson, a 41-year-old forward with 17 NBA seasons under his belt, has retired from playing. He averaged 8.3 points and 5.7 rebounds in 1,012 career games across eight teams, including the Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and Memphis Grizzlies. Gibson began his NBA career with the Bulls when they selected him in the first round of the 2009 draft. In a social media post, he expressed satisfaction that he left nothing on the court and could end his playing career without regrets. Gibson will now join Tiago Splitter’s coaching staff for the Chicago Bulls, one of many assistants including Wes Unseld Jr., Blake Ahearn, Jamelle McMillan, Rex Kalamian, and Jonah Herscu.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Taj Gibson has joined Tiago Splitter’s first coaching staff with the Chicago Bulls after playing for eight teams in 17 NBA seasons. asserted

Gibson → join → seasons

Gibson announced the end of his playing career on Monday. asserted

Gibson → announce → Monday

The 6-foot-9 forward was selected by Chicago in the first round of the 2009 draft and played for the Bulls for his first seven-plus seasons. asserted

forward → select → seasons

“It’s the beginning of a new chapter,” Gibson posted on social media. asserted

Gibson → ’ → media

“After 31 years of basketball, I can walk away with no regrets, knowing I left everything on the floor. asserted

I → walk → floor

God has truly blessed me.” asserted

God → bless → me

The 41-year-old Gibson averaged 8.3 points and 5.7 rebounds in 1,012 career games, also playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies. asserted

Gibson → average → Thunder

“I wanted to be the guy my teammates could count on someone who brought toughness, energy, leadership, and heart every time I stepped on the court,” Gibson wrote in his retirement announcement. uncertain

Gibson → want → announcement

Splitter was hired by Chicago in June. asserted

Splitter → hire → June

Gibson will join Wes Unseld Jr., Blake Ahearn, Jamelle McMillan, Rex Kalamian and Jonah Herscu as Splitter’s assistants. asserted

Gibson → join → assistants

Taj Gibson retires after 17 NBA seasons and joins Chicago Bulls' coaching staff

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