Bulls find no-shortcut guy, landing Tiago Splitter as new head coach
Chicago Sun-Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Tiago Splitter has been named the Chicago Bulls' 25th head coach, replacing Billy Donovan, according to a confirmed source.
- Bulls executive VP Bryson Graham emphasized the need for a coach who is smart, high-character, and capable of coaching both offense and defense effectively.
- Splitter brings NBA head coaching experience, having taken over Portland mid-season and leading the team to the play-in tournament and a playoff victory despite challenging circumstances.
- Splitter is a former NBA Champion with the Spurs and has served as an assistant coach with Brooklyn and Portland before becoming a head coach.
- Although Portland considered retaining Splitter, they were also exploring other coaching options, paving the way for his move to Chicago.
