NBA fans are roasting the Chicago Bears — not over basketball, but because Anthony Davis openly reaffirms his love for the Green Bay Packers, despite being born and raised in Chicago. The backlash is rolling in loud and clear on social media.
One user @ADHDGoat wrote: “Good morning, here is Anthony Davis sharing the original story behind his Packers fanhood, since 2012 but Mavs fans want him to erase all that and reset his NFL team because he plays for ‘Dallas Mavericks.’” Meanwhile, @booksarecowards didn’t mince words: “Saddest part about this disgrace is that AD was born in Chicago.” And @pkshindoll piled on: “Trade the Bum. Chicago is his home! You can’t be from Chicago and root for the Packers! You can’t wear a Packers jersey to a Dallas game!”
The irony? AD’s Packers fandom goes way back. He’s said he became a fan after bonding with Randall Cobb during his Kentucky days. His choice makes even his family raise eyebrows — his dad once admitted he “pulls his hair out every day” over it.
It’s more than just a bad-faith trade joke. For many Bears fans, Davis’ Packers devotion feels like a slap in the face. After all, Chicago vs. Green Bay is one of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries. And Davis hasn’t shied away from showing up in full Packers gear — he’s even worn Aaron Jones’ jersey to games.
In short: NBA fans are not forgiving. Especially when their hometown hero backs the enemy.
Loyal to Green Bay, Not the Chi: Why NBA Fans Say AD Is “Wrong-Side” of the Rivalry
Anthony Davis’ Packers allegiance isn’t just confusing — for many NBA fans, it’s a flat-out betrayal of his Chicago roots. He’s traded on-court chatter for sideline football allegiance, and the outrage is real.
One fan @PlayoffSports_ asked: “Anthony Davis has more in almost every stat in half the games. Did the Lakers mess up by trading him?” Clearly, the trade still stings — and his NFL loyalty just adds fuel. Another user, @BlockedByBrow3, said Davis is “setting us up for absolutely no reason.” And @Lakers_or_none noted: “idk, pretty sure AD was traded for a guy named luka which I am sure your team will trade for Tatum, Jaylen, Brad and Mazulla.”
AD has explained where his Packers roots come from: he says his friendship with Randall Cobb sparked it. He wasn’t even a big football guy growing up — teammates in the NBA nudged him to pick a team, and that personal connection sealed the deal.
But that reasoning doesn’t soften the blow for Bears fans. The Chicago–Green Bay rivalry isn’t just rivalry — it’s defamation in their book. Seeing a Chicago-born NBA star cheer for the Packers feels like turning his back on the city.
So for many NBA fans, AD’s loyalty isn’t just a weird quirk — it’s a statement. One they say proves he’s forever a Cheesehead, not a Chicagoan.
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