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Karl-Anthony Towns praises Taj Gibson after his NBA retirement

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns praises Taj Gibson after his NBA retirement
Summary

Karl-Anthony Towns expressed his admiration for Taj Gibson following the latter's announcement of retirement after 17 seasons in the NBA. Towns, who played alongside Gibson on the Minnesota Timberwolves, took to social media, congratulating Gibson and expressing confidence in his future as a coach for the Chicago Bulls. Gibson is expected to join Tiago Splitter's coaching staff, continuing to influence young players as he did during his playing career. Towns emphasized the valuable lessons he learned from Gibson during their time together in Minnesota, particularly during the franchise's playoff return in 2018.

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  • •Taj Gibson announced his retirement from the NBA after 17 seasons.
  • •Karl-Anthony Towns praised Gibson on social media for his impact.
  • •Gibson is set to become an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls.
  • •Gibson played with Towns on the Timberwolves from 2017 to 2019.
  • •During his career, Gibson averaged 11.3 points and 6.8 rebounds.
Latest Updates
  • 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Champ Karl-Anthony Towns Reacts To Taj Gibson’s Next Move After Retirement: ‘Watch Him Cook’
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Karl Anthony Towns makes his feelings known as his former teammate, Taj Gibson, announces NBA retirement for a new alternative job.

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