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NBA·ANALYSIS·September 14, 2026 09:14 PM ET

NBA salutes Taj Gibson with 2017 half-court heave

He retired Monday after 17 seasons.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read
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This 2017 MIRACLE shot from Taj Gibson 🤯 2.8 remaining in the 1H. The inbound steal. The one-handed heave from beyond h Via @NBA on X

What happened: The league resurfaced Gibson's 2017 one-handed shot from beyond half court, a play that came after an inbound steal with 2.8 seconds left in the first half. The salute arrived a day after Gibson announced his retirement, ending a 17-season NBA career.

Why it matters: The moment extends the farewell around a longtime veteran whose playing career ended this week. It also bridges directly into his next chapter after Gibson retired after 17 seasons and joined the Bulls staff.

By the numbers: Gibson's featured play came with 2.8 seconds left in the half, and the retirement note closed a 17-season career.

What to watch: Watch for Gibson's formal start in his new staff role as teams move toward 2026-27 camp preparations. More league and team tributes could follow this week.

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