LeBron James defended new teammate Isaiah Thomas after videos emerged of fans burning Thomas’ Celtics jersey. 

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Shortly after Tuesday’s trade that sent the Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas to the Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving, fans posted videos burning Thomas’ jersey.

Thomas, who has been the face of the Celtics since he arrived in 2015, played in the Celtics’ playoff opener against the Chicago Bulls just a day after his sister, Chyna, was killed in a car accident.

New teammate LeBron James was quick to respond to the “fans” burning his jersey:

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

what u feel is best for your profession, love, family, happiness and continue to #StriveForGreatness? #Salute

— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 24, 2017

Former Celtic Ray Allen even chimed in:

But since the team does it I guess it's just business. Smh!! It is just a business so when the teams do it there should be no difference when the players do it! Remember that!! @caronbutler thanks for the post my brother #facts stay strong @isaiahthomas

A post shared by Ray Allen (@trayfour) on Aug 24, 2017 at 3:13pm PDT

But not all fans were feeling the hate for Thomas:

This is how a real Boston fan burns an @Isaiah_Thomas jersey… @BDiehards @celtics @WTPsports @KingJames #Celtics #Celticforlife ☘️ pic.twitter.com/l2FlJfzbHl

— DoubleATv ? (@aidensphan) August 24, 2017