Published 19:14 IST, November 28th 2019

NBA: How were Anthony Davis, LeBron James and others welcomed by former fans?

NBA news: Here is how Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony were welcomed by the fans of the teams they were previously a part of.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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Last season, Anthony Davis left New Orleans Pelicans by publically requesting a tre and stating that he only wanted to play for Los Angeles Lakers. During his last game with Pelicans, Anthony Davis also wrote 'that's all folks' on his shirt. When Anthony Davis returned to play against New Orleans Pelicans as a Lakers player for first time, he did t receive a warm welcome. Anthony Davis was booed by crowd twice during game. first time when he was introduced before tipoff and second when he shot second basket of night which gave Lakers an early 4-0 vant. 

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When LeBron James h returned to play against Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018 as a Laker, fans gave him a standing ovation during introduction. y thanked him for bringing m ir championship in 2016, after 52 years. Kawhi Leonard, who played against San Antonio Spurs with  Toronto Raptors last season, was booed by Spurs fans. However, Raptors fans welcomed him by cheers when he played against m after joining LA Clippers in free ncy. Carmelo Anthony, who recently debuted with Portland Trail Blazers, was welcomed by OKC Thunder fans when returned to play against m at Rose Garden. 

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15:00 IST, November 28th 2019