News
Chicago replaces its coaching staff mid-playoff run with the former NBA center.
The Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as head coach, the team announced June 16. Splitter, a two-time NBA champion and 16-year veteran center, replaces the previous coaching staff. Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas praised Splitter's basketball knowledge and player development in a statement.
The hiring comes during the NBA playoffs. Splitter's prior coaching experience and background as a longtime NBA player give him familiarity with roster-level decision-making, though the timing of a mid-playoff transition carries risk for a team actively competing.
1 min read
Source: Hoops Rumors Source feed
