The Chicago Bulls announced on Friday that forward Taj Gibson underwent reconstructive surgery on his left ankle on Tuesday. The report indicates that the surgery went as planned and Gibson will now begin a rehabilitation stint expected to last up to four months. The news of this surgery has major implications on the summer plans of the Bulls, however; long-term many of these implications could be positive.
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Gibson missed 17 games last season with left ankle injuries on three separate occasions.
Mark Bartelstein, Gibson’s agent, believes that his client can return ahead of schedule because of his “ability to play through pain and [his] diligence during previous rehabs.