Taj Gibson: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026NBA
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 10 | 9:41 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.2/2.6 46.2% | 0.9/2 45.0% | 0.3/0.6 50.0% | 0.7/0.8 87.5% | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 | -0.7 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 14.0% | 3.1 | 57.6% | 51.9% | 23.1% | 30.8% | 11.5% | 18.6% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 16.4 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:08 | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | - | D 132-101 @  | NBA | |
| 4:57 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | D 136-119 @  | NBA | |
| 7:21 | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | D 131-115 @  | NBA | |
| 8:42 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | D 109-119 vs | NBA | |
| 10:01 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | D 98-123 vs  | NBA | |
| 5:38 | - | 1 | - | - | - | D 146-107 @  | NBA | |
| 11:58 | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | D 124-101 @  | NBA |
Player Profile
Growing up on the streets of Fort Greene in Brooklyn, few would have bet on Taj Gibson's unconventional journey. Born on June 24, 1985, this future NBA big man took many detours before finding his path, switching schools several times between Brooklyn and California.
At the University of Southern California, Gibson became one of the oldest freshmen in program history, but that maturity proved to be an asset. A member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, he impressed enough to earn a spot on the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team and contributed to the Pacific-10 Tournament championship in 2009.
Selected 26th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2009 NBA Draft, Gibson built his reputation on relentless energy and tenacious defense. This bench specialist moved through several franchises — the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets — bringing the same defensive intensity wherever he went.
His level of play even earned him a spot training with the United States national team in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games. Despite undergoing surgery in 2015, Gibson demonstrated his resilience by coming back stronger, continuing to make valuable contributions to every team that called upon his services.
From his humble beginnings in Brooklyn to his remarkable NBA longevity, Taj Gibson embodies the perseverance of a player who turned a late start into a strength, becoming a respected veteran capable of raising the defensive level of any rotation.
Honors & Championships
Taj Gibson built a reputation as a reliable player and formidable defender throughout his long NBA career, marked by remarkable consistency over more than a decade.
- Selected 26th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls
- More than 900 regular season games played in the NBA across multiple franchises
- Promising rookie averages of 7.6 points and 7.0 rebounds per game as a starter with Chicago
- Finalist for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award during the 2013-14 season
- Key contributor during the Bulls' playoff runs, recognized for his defense and intensity
- Pac-10 Tournament champion with USC in 2009
Awards & Individual Honors
Taj Gibson quickly established himself as one of the most promising players of his generation upon entering the NBA.
- Selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2010
- Participated in the NBA All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge during his rookie season
- Selected for the NBA Rising Stars Challenge in 2011
- Finalist for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2014
- Named to the US Select Team in 2012 to train alongside the United States Olympic team
