Anthony Davis' agent, Rich Paul, pushed back against the idea of AD playing for his hometown Chicago Bulls. As a Chicago native, Davis has been rumored as a potential Bulls trade target for months. But Paul actually discouraged the idea of Davis playing at home and emphasized the pressure that comes with such a role.
Would Anthony Davis be able to succeed in Chicago?
According to Paul, the pressure of being a hometown hero carrying an NBA team can be overwhelming for most players. He cited concern about the need to support family and childhood friends while playing in the biggest spotlight.