Kobe White shares a candid postgame moment with former Bulls teammates

Coby White had an emotional return to the United Center, this time as a member Charlotte Hornets. His new team beat the Chicago Bulls 131-99 on Tuesday.

White was traded to Charlotte before the deadline in a deal that brought Collin Sexton and several second-round picks to Chicago. White entered his Hornets debut with a calf injury. He scored 10 points on 4-for-9 shooting.

After Charlotte’s commanding victory against Chicago, White he did not hesitate to catch up with his old teammates.

Kobe White reunites with a few of his former Bulls teammates (those who remain). The Hornets hand the Bulls their 10th straight loss, and Chicago remains winless at the deadline. Their 99 points tonight is tied for their third fewest of the season. pic.twitter.com/jijnN7ZibKs

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In addition, The former Bulls guard was warmly received on the field. During a timeout in the first quarter, the team played a video honoring Kobe White on the big screen. The montage followed his journey from being drafted out of North Carolina in 2019 to becoming one of the most beloved players among Chicago fans.

Reflecting on the warm welcome he received from the crowd, White spoke about how much the moment meant to him.

“You don’t really know the impact you have on people. And the impact people have on me. I got a standing ovation and whatever, but so many people are here tonight, wearing my jersey, calling my name. For me, it’s just trying to be in the moment. And just try to stay grounded. It’s very humbling to know how many people you’re impacting through this beautiful game,” he told CH 26.

The Bulls entered Tuesday trying to stop a nine-game skid, but the Hornets pushed it to 10. Chicago fell to 24-35 and remains winless this month, while Charlotte moved to 28-31 with seven wins in its last 10 games.

Before the game, white talked about the direction of Chicago’s season and his understanding of the team’s decision to trade him.

“As the season went on, we didn’t consistently put together enough wins,” White told the media. “Like I said from the jump, I support whatever they think is best for the team. This organization believed in me. They gave me a chance and an opportunity to live my dreams. So, I just want to see the organization succeed.”

Only time will tell how the Bulls’ decision to trade White plays out. The move gives Chicago a chance to reshape the roster, but whether it will lead to better results in the long term remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, the Hornets will look to keep their momentum going with Kobe White now back in the lineup following his return from injury. Charlotte will play the Indiana Pacers in their next game on Thursday.