Taj Gibson announces retirement after 17 NBA seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Taj Gibson announced his retirement from the NBA on September 14, 2026, after a 17-year career spanning six teams. The center, who played over 1,000 games, shared his decision via social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunities basketball provided him, including playing for the Chicago Bulls and most recently the Charlotte Hornets. Gibson finished his career with averages of 8.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. He emphasized his commitment to the game and the relationships built throughout his tenure.
- •Gibson retires after playing for teams including the Bulls and Hornets.
- •He averaged 2.9 points during the 2025-26 season with Charlotte.
- •Gibson played 71 playoff games, averaging 7.8 points.
- •He was drafted in 2009 and made the NBA All-Rookie team.
- •Gibson expressed gratitude to teammates, coaches, and fans in his announcement.
- 8:16 PMYahoo Sports — Former Knicks center, 17-year veteran, retires from NBA
"After 17 seasons in the NBA, Taj Gibson is calling it a career. The center, who played more than 1,000 games for six different teams from 2009-16, announced in a social media post on Monday, Sept. 14 that he has…
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