Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James went on a Twitter rant Thursday in defense of new teammate Isaiah Thomas.
James bashed Boston Celtics fans who apparently burned Thomas' jersey following Tuesday's trade with the Cavaliers in exchange for Kyrie Irving.
The burning of the jersey thing is getting ridiculous now! The man was traded. What do u not understand? & played in a game after .....
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 24, 2017
sister tragic death. Gordon Hayward paid he's dues as well and decided to do what's best for him and family. Put in the work, got better....
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 24, 2017
Became an All-Star, etc!! If these guys weren't good, u guys would be the first to say "get them up out of here". Man beat it! When "we"....
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 24, 2017
decide to do what best for us it's "cowardly" "traitor", etc but when it's on the other side it's "business" huh!?!? Ooh ok. Man do.....
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 24, 2017
Of course, James is no stranger to fans of his former team burning jerseys. Following his infamous "Decision" to join the Miami Heat in 2010, Cavs fans took the same measures to show their displeasure.
The difference, however, was James decided to leave Cleveland on his own merit, whereas Thomas was dealt by Boston in order to acquire Irving, one of the most sought after players in the league.
Others players have also expressed their displeasure in how the Celtics shipped Thomas, who as James mentioned, played in a playoff game earlier this year shortly after the death of his sister.
Kevin Durant, who has been labeled by many as "disloyal" for leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors last year, apparently liked a tweet criticizing Boston and anyone questioning the loyalty of an NBA player.
There's no denying that Thomas deserves better from the Boston fans after carrying the team to an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, especially while dealing with a personal tragedy.
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