Tiago Splitter hired as Chicago Bulls' new head coach
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter, former interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, as their new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan who left after six seasons.
- Splitter was chosen for his leadership and player development skills, beating out finalists including Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Hawks assistant Ryan Schmidt, and Bulls assistant Wes Unseld Jr.
- During his interim tenure with the Trail Blazers, Splitter led the team to a 42-39 record and their first play-in berth since 2020, despite taking over under challenging circumstances.
- Splitter has prior coaching experience with the Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, Paris Basketball, and is currently head coach of the Brazilian National Team; he also won an NBA championship as a player with the San Antonio Spurs in 2014.
- The Bulls are undergoing a major organizational overhaul following the firing of key executives Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley, with the team aiming to improve after only one playoff appearance in the last six years.
