Michael Jordan & The NBA Make Charlotte All-Star 2017 Official

The NBA All-Star Game will be played in Charlotte 26 years after the city’s first time hosting the midseason basketball showcase. Today, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan officially announced that the 2017 All-Star Weekend will be held in Charlotte.

“As a thriving city with a proud basketball tradition and a deep passion for the game, the city of Charlotte is a terrific All-Star destination,” said Silver via press release. “We thank Michael Jordan, the Hornets organization and the Charlotte community for their support and congratulate them on bringing our All-Star festivities back to North Carolina.”

Jordan, who scored a game-high 26 points in the 1991 All-Star Game in Charlotte, will serve as host this time around.

“It is an honor to bring NBA All-Star back to Charlotte,” Jordan said. “I remember the excitement of playing in the 1991 All-Star Game, the first one held in my home state, and I take pride in being able to host NBA All-Star 2017 as the owner of the Hornets. This is a great moment for our fans, our city, and our franchise. We are excited to welcome the world to Charlotte and Time Warner Cable Arena in 2017.”

The 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off on February 17 – Jordan’s 54th birthday – and runs through February 19.