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Taj Gibson Retires After 17 NBA Seasons, Joins Bulls Coaching Staff

Posted : 15 September 2026

Taj Gibson has announced his retirement from professional basketball after a 17-year NBA career, bringing an end to a playing journey that saw him represent eight teams. The 41-year-old will immediately begin the next chapter of his career by joining the Chicago Bulls as an assistant coach under new head coach Tiago Splitter.

Gibson was selected by Chicago with the 26th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft and spent more than seven seasons with the franchise. He became a popular figure among Bulls supporters during a period when the team regularly competed deep into the playoffs, and he finished as the runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year during the 2013-14 season.

In announcing his retirement, Gibson reflected on his career with gratitude, saying he had given everything he had to basketball. He also thanked his teammates, coaches and everyone who supported him throughout his journey.

His return to Chicago will see him work alongside Splitter as the Bulls begin a new era. The finalized coaching staff also includes Wes Unseld Jr., who remains with the team, as well as Blake Ahearn, Jamelle McMillan, Rex Kalamian and Jonah Herscu.

Gibson finished his NBA career with 1,012 regular-season appearances, averaging 8.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.0 block per game. Beyond Chicago, he played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets and Memphis Grizzlies.

His final playing chapter came after Memphis traded him and AJ Johnson to the New Orleans Pelicans for Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a future second-round pick and a second-round pick swap. New Orleans subsequently waived Gibson, allowing him to move directly into his new coaching role.

Gibson now returns to the organization where his NBA career began, this time from the sidelines as he starts his coaching journey with the Bulls.

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