Answer:
They wanted to be the upper figures not bow down to Allah and refrain from sinful practices.
Also, Most scholars say that, They didn't follow him because their fathers and forefathers worshipped idols.
However Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was known as a honest and trustworthy man so people believed him.
THERE ARE MANY REASONS BUT THESE ARE SOME
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Im muslim btw.