Bulls Hiring Tiago Splitter As Head Coach
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Key Points:
- Tiago Splitter has been named the Chicago Bulls' next head coach, replacing Billy Donovan, after serving as the Portland Trail Blazers' interim coach during the 2024 season.
- Splitter led the Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record and a playoff appearance despite challenging circumstances, demonstrating strong leadership and team preparation skills.
- Prior to his NBA coaching roles, Splitter achieved success as head coach of Paris Basketball, winning the French Cup, LNB Elite title, and reaching the EuroLeague playoffs in 2024/25.
- The Bulls selected Splitter over other finalists, including Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori and Hawks assistant Ryan Schmidt, due to his expertise in player development and organizational alignment with the franchise’s vision.
- Chicago aims for Splitter to develop its young core, including Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and recent lottery pick Noa Essengue, as the team prepares for the upcoming NBA draft with two first-round selections.
