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

Taj Gibson, a former NBA player who spent 17 seasons with the Chicago Bulls, has announced his retirement from basketball. Gibson expressed his gratitude for the opportunities basketball had given him, from his early days in Brooklyn, NY, to playing for various teams and cities across his career. He credited his teammates, coaches, and mentors for their support throughout his journey.

Gibson will now join the Chicago Bulls staff as an assistant coach under new head coach Tiago Splitter. Splitter, who previously served as the interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, led the team to the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Gibson's retirement marks the end of a long and illustrious career, as he becomes just the 35th player in NBA history to appear in an NBA game while in his 40s.