In a season where a lot has gone wrong for the Bulls, Taj Gibson has done everything in his power to right the ship.



The seven-year veteran has quietly had a very solid season, shooting a career-high 52 percent from the field, dishing out a career high 1.5 assists, and is averaging the most rebounds since his rookie season. Those short jumpers that were a challenge for him early in his career are now solid options. Gibson turned 30 years old this season, but he’s still able to finish at the rim at a great clip and is leading the team in dunks.



He’s also been grinding out games while playing hurt. He’s on pace to lead the team in games, missing only two so far despite recovering from ankle surgery and battling foot and hamstring problems all year.



“I tried to play for my brothers,” Taj said earlier in the year when asked about his injuries. Gibson will do anything for the team, whether that means playing...