By Johnny Askounis/ [email protected]

Tiago Splitter is building a bridge between his EuroLeague roots and the NBA. The new Chicago Bulls head coach, the former Paris play-caller in Europe’s premier club competition, finalized his coaching staff for the 2026–27 season on Monday.

The Brazilian tactician has assembled a team with strong international and continental credentials. Leading that European connection is assistant coach Rex Kalamian. A 34-year NBA coaching veteran, Kalamian also serves as the head coach of the Armenian national team. He is joined by fellow new assistant Jonah Herscu, recent