Taj Jami Gibson (born June 24, 1985) is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He currently is the starting power forward. Gibson played three seasons of collegiate basketball for the USC Trojans and was selected 26th overall by the Bulls in the 2009 NBA Draft.
Early life
Gibson was born on June 24, 1985 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Gibson's father played basketball for the U.S. Army national team during the Vietnam War. Gibson began his High School career at Telecommunications High in Brooklyn, N.Y. He then attended Stoneridge Prep as a sophomore and junior in Tarzana, California. During his senior year in 2006, he attended Calvary Christian in San Fernando, California. Gibson's favorite players growing up were Jamal Tinsley, and Lamar Odom.
College career
Gibson played at the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. As one of the oldest freshmen in the country at age 22 in 2007 he was named to the Pac-10 All freshman team. He helped beat rival UCLA in 2008.
Gibson was named to the 2009 All-Pac 10 Tournament Team by helping the Trojans winning the Tournament Championship at the Staples Center.[1]
NBA career
Chicago Bulls
2009-10 season
Gibson declared for the 2009 NBA Draft,[2] and was selected 26th overall by the Chicago Bulls. He, along with fellow draft pick James Johnson, signed with the Bulls in July, 2009.[3] Gibson has been the starting power forward for most of his rookie season with the Bulls, and has impressed many people with his high energy and good defense. During the All-Star Weekend, Gibson played in the Rookie Challenge. Where the Rookie team won for the first time since 2002.
Career statistics
College
College |
Year |
GP |
MPG |
SPG |
BPG |
RPG |
APG |
PPG |
FG% |
FT% |
3P% |
USC |
2006–07 |
37 |
32.4 |
.5 |
1.9 |
8.7 |
1.5 |
12.2 |
.558 |
.623 |
.000 |
USC |
2007–08 |
33 |
32.1 |
.7 |
2.5 |
7.8 |
1.3 |
10.8 |
.580 |
.594 |
.000 |
USC |
2008–09 |
35 |
33.7 |
1.0 |
2.9 |
9.0 |
1.3 |
14.3 |
.601 |
.659 |
.000 |
NBA
Regular season
Year |
Team |
GP |
GS |
MPG |
FG% |
3P% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
2009–10 |
Chicago |
49 |
37 |
24.9 |
.479 |
0.0 |
.612 |
6.4 |
0.7 |
0.6 |
1.1 |
8.2 |
Career |
|
49 |
37 |
24.9 |
.479 |
0.0 |
.612 |
6.4 |
0.7 |
0.6 |
1.1 |
8.2 |
As of February 8, 2010
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