BREAKING: Four-Star Joakim Noah Declines Chicago, Recommits to Tar Heels! In a startling change of events, former NBA player Joakim Noah has made news once again, this time for his unexpected choice to renounce an offer from the Chicago Bulls and recommit to the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. The statement, presented during a news conference on Sunday, July 13, 2025, has left fans and pundits alike scratching their heads. Noah, who enjoyed a historic career in the NBA, including three All-Star selections and a Defensive Player of the Year award, had been speculated to be mulling a return to the Bulls, the franchise that selected him in 2007. However, in a shocking twist, he admitted that his heart remains with the Tar Heels, where he played NCAA basketball from 2004 to 2007. "I’ve always felt a deep connection ...