New Orleans fans boo Anthony Davis every chance they get

New Orleans Pelicans the fans did not hesitate to boo Anthony Davis during their match against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday evening.

Davis represented the Pelicans for seven seasons from 2012 to 2019, after being their top pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. In 466 games, he averaged 23.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

Davis developed into their franchise star during that span, earning six All-Star selections while making three All-NBA teams. He led them to the playoffs twice in 2015 and 2018, reaching the West Semifinals in his second postseason run.

However, his time with the franchise ended in 2019. He requested a trade from New Orleans after limiting his playing time throughout the season, making it clear that his decision to leave was serious. They traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2019 offseason, receiving Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and draft compensation in return.

Pelicans fans haven’t forgotten that divorce, giving their former star plenty of boos whenever he had the ball.

*Anthony Davis touches the ball*

Pelicans fans: “BOOOOOOO!”
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— Mavs Nation (@MavsNationCP) December 23, 2025

How the Pelicans played against Anthony Davis, the Mavericks

Pelicans fans had the last laugh on Anthony Davis, seeing the team beat him and the Mavericks 119-113 in a home contest.

The game was close as Dallas led 87-79 after three quarters. It wasn’t until the fourth period that New Orleans came alive, blossoming with 40 points on offense, to complete the rally and defeat the Mavericks.

Six players scored in double figures for New Orleans in the win. Zion Williamson led the way with 24 points, nine rebounds and three assists. He shot 10 of 14 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free throw line. Next is Derrick Quinn with 19 points and 11 rebounds, Sadiq Bey with 19 points and seven rebounds, Jordan Poole with 14 points and two rebounds, while Jeremiah Fears recorded 12 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, Trey Murphy III had 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals.

New Orleans improved to 8-22 on the season, holding onto 13th place in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings while trailing the Mavericks and Utah Jazz.

With five straight wins, the Pelicans will be looking forward to their next game. They will be on the road when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 23rd at 7:30pm ET.