New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis, who has reportedly requested a trade from the franchise, apparently has no interest in playing for his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.

On the latest episode of the Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst said Anthony Davis doesn't want to play for the Bulls and that it's one of the worst kept secrets in the league.

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This shouldn't be that much of a surprise. Anthony Davis is trying to contend for championships and the Bulls are a long ways away from even making the playoffs.

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Add to the fact that Chicago has one of the most dysfunctional front offices in the league, and it's easy to see why The Brow wants to stay away from the Bulls.

Playing in your hometown has incentives. You're around your family and friends more often and in a city you are comfortable with. However, the distractions and pressure to win from the city can be a negative.

When Derrick Rose played for the Bulls, the former MVP talked about how he was always running around pregame trying to get tickets for family and friends.

It's nice to play at home, but it looks like players aren't that big on it.