Highlights
Most of all, Gibson is a defensive powerhouse. He fights for rebounds. He doesn’t give up. And Gibson is a perfect solution to fill the gap left by the intimidating presence of Kendrick Perkins.
Due to these skills, he’s already made his mark with several memorable plays, including this jaw-dropping bucket from the other end of the court:
Taj Gibson saw Northwestern's inbound pass pic.twitter.com/APNiZCWBVv
— SB Nation (@SBNation) March 3, 2017
Gibson played 25 regular season games with Oklahoma City averaging 9 points per game. Additionally, he’s grabbed an average of 4.5 rebounds per game. With a near 72% free throw efficiency and 49.5 field goal percent, he’s a well-rounded addition to both the bench and the starting lineup.