Legendary Moments: Michael Jordan returns to NBA in 1995 after 17-month retirement

Posted Mar 20, 2019
Michael Jordan shocked the NBA world on March 18, 1995, with a now infamous, two-word fax: "I'm back." The next day -- more than a year after his retirement -- Jordan was back with the Chicago Bulls to face the Indiana Pacers. Jordan wore No. 45 because No. 23 had been retired by the Bulls following his retirement. It's still the most-watched game in NBA history. (NBA.com)

Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA

Roy Williams to Receive North Carolina Award for Public Service
Former UNC men’s basketball coach Roy Williams has been named as one of six winners of the North Carolina Award. Governor Josh Stein will present...
Thu Aug 28, 2025

THT Newsletter: UNC's QB1, Basketball Practice Video, 5-Star Hoops Visitors, Travis Burgess Injury
Sophomore Gio Lopez has been named the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback, North Carolina Basketball hosts two 5-star recruits this weekend, almost two dozen Tar Heels...
Thu Aug 28, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Caleb Wilson's Work Ethic, Luka Bogavac's Skill Set
Host Isaac Schade and Bill Robinson, head coach at Milligan University, break down UNC freshman forward Caleb Wilson's relentless work ethic and shooting guard Luka...
Thu Aug 28, 2025

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 2025-26 UNC Basketball Roster Preview: Kyan Evans
Host Isaac Schade and guest Josh Marlow discuss Kyan Evans' potential impact as UNC's starting point guard, his impressive shooting stats, his fit in Hubert...
Wed Aug 27, 2025