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3 Washington Wizards who definitely won’t be back next season

By Lior Lampert

Feb 13, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Washington Wizards forward Taj Gibson (67) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Washington Wizards forward Taj Gibson (67) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Taj Gibson

Taj Gibson seems to be at peace with whatever decision is made regarding his playing future. The soon-to-be 38-year-old is prepared for his next career as a coach. The USC alumnus is mostly remembered for his days as a member of the Chicago Bulls, but the New York native was a fan favorite virtually everywhere he went. He is a respected leader in the locker room amongst teammates as well. This combined with a newfound extended range has helped prolong Gibson’s career to this point.

Taj Gibson played for New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau throughout all three of his head-coaching tenures — could we see Gibson join Thibodeau on the sidelines as a coach? Being able to return to his hometown of New York City to coach alongside his former head coach would be a fairytale ending to a respectable NBA career.

Gibson has appeared in just 49 games, playing only 9.8 minutes per game. His contract with the Wizards expires at the end of this season. It would shocking to see him get an extension.

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