Bulls hire Tiago Splitter as head coach for long-term vision

The Chicago Bulls have named Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, aiming for a longer-term vision rather than immediate success. Splitter, 39, brings experience from his playing days under Gregg Popovich and coaching stints with the Hawks, Nets, and Rockets. This hire coincides with Chicago's shifting organizational focus, including potential trades involving veteran players. With Splitter’s background in player development, younger players like Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey may benefit from his coaching style, which emphasizes team play over isolation plays. Although Splitter has not held a permanent head coaching position before, the Bulls are entrusting him to lead the franchise through a major overhaul.

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