isn't it pretty much for unproven theorys? I mean i really doubt that Shaquill O'neal(LA), nowitzky etc are unpopular just ebcause they ain't drafted or would be more popular, when they would be drafted. Or that Jones or Beaubois bring in lot of fans, cause they are drafted by Dallas?
Do I need to explain the meaning of "More" and "Less" words?
A good player will cause fans to come, due to the success he brings.
But, a player who grew at the club (or as drafted) will bring much more fans than a player with the same skills.
When Greg Oden signed his contract there had been much more hype around his team, than if a similar player would have joined from another team.
It is a fact that fan (and human being in general) will fill much more close to someone that he has connection with.
A player that you hated (because he played at another team and even more if he played at your most hated rival) will never get the same fans' response like a player who came from with in the club.