How do you welcome a former face of the franchise back into your city? For some, the red carpet is rolled out and fans greet them with warmth and thanks. For others, the boos rain down every time they are involved in a play on the court. Anthony Davis got the latter treatment from fans of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Fans across the league usually shower the returning player in boos during player introductions and the first few times they touch the ball. Those fans may understand why players choose to leave in free agency; the team hasn’t done any serious winning while the player was there, another team offered more money, etc…
It’s different when a player demands a trade.