Taj Gibson
#67C · Memphis Grizzlies
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 1006 | 8.4 | 5.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 51.7% | 27.0% | 71.2% |
| 2025-26 | 4 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 45.5% | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| 2024-25 | 37 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 49.5% | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| 2023-24 | 20 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 40.5% | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$4.1M
AAV
$2.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Taj Gibson's contract with the Memphis Grizzlies grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $2.1M per year over 2 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Taj's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Centers. At 40, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Taj Gibson earns a C Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 1006 career games, Taj has averaged 8.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. Taj's strongest metric is FG% at 5168.4, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.9, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Taj ranks 57th in overall performance. Taj will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Current Sentiment
Gibson's signing generates nostalgic intrigue rather than competitive confidence from fans. His occasional highlight plays entertain, but C-grade performance raises durability concerns overall. Contract appears reasonable for a veteran bench role, though productivity questions linger. Primary narrative focuses on age milestone rather than on-court impact or contributions. Fans remain cautiously optimistic about mentorship value, yet skeptical of meaningful playoff contributions.
Transaction History
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