Pelicans seemingly troll AD in tweet about Play-In opponent

The Pelicans reveled in riffing on the snarky Anthony Davis left town to mock the Lakers' disappointing season. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Pelicans seemingly troll Anthony Davis in tweet about Play-In opponent

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 4/6/22

The New Orleans Pelicans waited a long time to get some revenge on Anthony Davis for forcing a trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Tuesday night, they finally got their chance.

The Lakers lost to the Phoenix Suns 121-110 on Tuesday to officially be eliminated from the playoffs. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are 35-44 and have clinched a play-in game appearance against the Spurs.

The Pelicans tweeted the news Tuesday night, but included a subtle shot at Davis in their tweet. Pay special attention to the first line of the tweet.

That's All Folks!

After tonight’s results,

our Play-In Match Up is set

we will face:

@Spurs pic.twitter.com/uqhrjJj4Hc

— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) April 6, 2022

What’s the deal with the tweet?

The first line says “That’s All Folks!”

In Davis’ final game with the Pelicans in 2019, he wore a shirt saying “That’s All Folks!” in the Looney Toons font. Davis ended up being traded to the Lakers that summer.

Yes, New Orleans had to endure Davis winning a championship with the Lakers in the Orlando bubble. But they finally got their revenge in 2022. The Lakers have gone through a disastrous season, and their teetering ship finally sank. New Orleans is loving it.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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