It wasn't just the Chicago Bulls facing the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. it is marked official return After being Coby White's traded from chicago To the Charlotte Hornets.
During a timeout in the first quarter, the Bulls Jumbotron flashed on the screen A video tribute to White. It highlights his journey from North Carolina to becoming a fan favorite in Chicago in 2019.
The Bulls paid tribute to Coby White in their first game in Chicago as part of Charlotte @clutchpoints pic.twitter.com/5HLxIaEllp
- Zachary Draves (@DravesZachary) 25 February 2026
As expected, fans at the United Center gave White a hearty applause for the ex, formerly @M4VERICK_CARTER on Twitter.
Bulls in-game tribute to Coby White pic.twitter.com/MKCsv4IBZY
- M4VERICK (@M4VERICK_CARTER) 25 February 2026
Furthermore, when he waved towards the fans, players on both sides clapped for him. Heading into Tuesday, the Bulls are trying to snap a nine-game losing streak. They're 24-34 and haven't won a game all month. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 27-31 and have won 7 of their last 10 games.
Before Tuesday, the questions were Regarding whether White will play, given that he is coming from shin injury. He did not play a game with the Hornets until Chicago.
In 29 games with the Bulls, White averaged 18.6 points and 4.7 assists per game. White signed the final year of his three-year, $36 million contract With Chicago in 2023.
Overall, White built a reputation An effective scorer and playmaker in Chicago. During his rookie season, White made the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. He also became the fastest player in franchise history to score 500 career 3-pointers in 237 games.
In March 2025, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month. That same month, White won two Player of the Week honors. Overall, White scored 6,945 points with Chicago.
