Why was Michael Jordan back at his former Wilmington high school?
Michael Jordan returned to his alma mater on Tuesday.
His Airness, Mr. “Ceiling is the Roof” himself was back at Laney High School in Wilmington to film a Gatorade commercial, according to the school system on Twitter.
Michael Jordan returned to @LaneyHSNews today to film a Gatorade commercial and even took time to take a picture with Laney administration. pic.twitter.com/MEWkeXRkdU
— New Hanover Co Sch (@NewHanoverCoSch) May 2, 2017
Both Laney High and the New Hanover County School System shared a photo of Jordan with Laney assistant principal Aaron Livengood, principal Sharon Dousharm and athletic director Fred Lynch.
Unbelievable opportunity today...meeting the GOAT #MJ23 pic.twitter.com/H1XZztmOuI
— Laney HS (@LaneyHSNews) May 2, 2017
Jordan graduated from Laney High in 1981 before going on to play for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he won a national championship his freshman year and then six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, 1984-03.
The gym at Laney is named after Jordan and features his famous “Jumpman” logo at center court.
Abbie Bennett: 919-836-5768; @AbbieRBennett
This story was originally published May 2, 2017 at 8:08 PM with the headline "Why was Michael Jordan back at his former Wilmington high school?."