NBA Players: 5 Biggest franchise-superstar fallouts in recent times

LeBron James decided to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for Miami back in 2010
LeBron James decided to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for Miami back in 2010

#2 Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans

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Anthony Davis spent seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans
Anthony Davis spent seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans

Anthony Davis has a reputation as one of the NBA's most reserved stars, and many expected the superstar to spend his entire career with the New Orleans Pelicans. However, on the eve of the 2019 trade deadline, Davis revealed his desire to be traded to a contending team.

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The Pelicans refused to trade Davis ahead of the deadline but fired general manager Dell Demps during the fallout. Upon his return to the Smoothie King Center, Davis was booed by the New Orleans fanbase, and his relationship with the fans deteriorated as the season progressed. The Pelicans also reportedly wanted to sit Davis for the rest of the season, and the centre made his final appearance in mid-March.

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Nevertheless, Davis had one last send-off for the Pelicans as he sported a "That's All Folks!" t-shirt ahead of the final game of the regular season.

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