Taj Gibson Retires After 17 NBA Seasons and Joins Chicago Bulls' Coaching Staff
- On Monday, September 14, 2026, 17-year veteran Taj Gibson announced his retirement from the NBA and will join the Chicago Bulls coaching staff as an assistant under head coach Tiago Splitter.
- The Bulls originally selected Gibson with the 26th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, and he spent his first eight seasons in Chicago as a fan favorite for his energetic play and "glue guy" status.
- Over 17 seasons, Gibson appeared in 1,012 games, totaling 8,431 points and 5,754 rebounds while playing for eight different franchises, finishing with a ten-game stint for the Memphis Grizzlies.
- Transitioning to his new coaching role, Gibson will focus on mentoring rookie forward Caleb Wilson and third-year forward Matas Buzelis, providing leadership for the Bulls' rebuild.
- Reflecting on his career, Gibson wrote, "After 31 years of basketball, I can walk away with no regrets, knowing I left everything on the floor," viewing this as a new chapter.
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The Chicago Bulls were busy yesterday, weren’t they? Not only did they announce Taj Gibson’s retirement and their full coaching staff, but they also dropped all the important giveaway nights. Busy day in Chicago. Also, today’s bullets are a bit Knicks-heavy. I apologize for that. But I promise, they all tie back to the Bulls. So, let’s talk Bulls basketball. Bulls power forward Taj Gibson. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Yesterda…
After 17 NBA seasons, Taj Gibson is retiring from basketball and will begin working as a coach. According to ESPN journalist Shams Charania, the American will return to the Chicago Bulls, represented by Matt Buzel, where he took his first steps in the world's strongest league.
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By Field Level Media Sep 14 (Field Level Media) - Seventeen-year veteran Taj Gibson announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday, and reports indicated that he will re-join the Chicago Bulls organization as an assistant coach. Gibson, 41, spent his first eight seasons in [...]
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Taj Gibson retires after 17 NBA seasons and joins Chicago Bulls' coaching staff
Taj Gibson has joined Tiago Splitter’s first coaching staff with the Chicago Bulls after playing for eight teams in 17 NBA seasons. Gibson announced the end of his playing career on Monday. The 6-foot-9 forward was selected by Chicago in…
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