Michael Jordan returns to United Center, but not for Bulls

Michael Jordan will make his much-anticipated return to the United Center, the arena he made famous as the greatest basketball player of all time.

Unfortunately, the Cal school he’s attending isn’t for his beloved Bulls, as he’ll be attending as a special guest over the weekend with his good friend and Chicago Blackhawks icon Chris Chelios No. 7 jersey retirement ceremony.

Special guests for special occasions

on a wednesday guest Chelios himself announced on 670 The Score that he hopes Jordan will attend the Blackhawks’ jersey retirement ceremony this Sunday.

“I’m going to ask them to bring in as many people as they can who have had an impact on me, and obviously (Jordan) was a big part of me in the ’90s.” Chelios explain. “They’re going to be here to support me. I’ve got a really good Rolodex over my career, so I’m loading it up. This is one last hurray and I’m going to make it better.”

Jordan and Chelios were two of the most important sports figures in Chicago in the 1990s. They have developed a close friendship over the years since first meeting at a White Sox game in 1990, the year Chelios was traded by the Montreal Canadiens to join the Blackhawks.

Jordan didn’t show up at Bulls event

Last January, Michael did not attend the Chicago Bulls’ inaugural Ring of Honor ceremony, citing scheduling issues. His absence from the event sparked curiosity and speculation, despite a heartwarming video message that played on the United Center’s big screen.

Jordan’s last appearance at a Bulls event at the United Center was back in 2011, when the team was celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first NBA title.