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Taj Gibson Played Through Ligament Tear In Ankle During Playoffs

The Chicago Bulls had many issues throughout a tumultuous 2014-15 season that ended with a disappointing playoff exit. One of those issues was the play of Taj Gibson in the frontcourt. Not only did Gibson’s production take a hit, so did his health.

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Gibson spoke at his City Basketball ProCamp in the Chicagoland area on Saturday, and revealed what many speculated: He was playing through a ton of pain.

Not only did Gibson need ankle surgery this summer, he was playing on a torn ligament in his left ankle during the playoffs.