Taj Gibson announces his retirement from the NBA after a 17-year career. Multiple outlets report that he is immediately moving into coaching, joining the Chicago Bulls’ staff as an assistant coach.
The reports frame Gibson’s transition to the Bulls as a return to the franchise. Yahoo Sports notes that the Bulls selected him in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft out of USC, and other coverage describes him as a long-time fan favorite in Chicago. Yahoo Sports further reports that the Bulls hire Gibson to work with new head coach Tiago Splitter’s staff. The New York Post similarly states that Gibson joins the Bulls’ coaching group after retiring from his playing career.
While outlets agree on the retirement and the coaching role, they differ slightly in emphasis—some focus on his long NBA tenure and career arc, while others highlight his connection to the Bulls and the specific coaching staff he is joining.
