In the aftermath of the blockbuster trade which sent Kyrie Irving to Boston for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic and the Brooklyn Nets unprotected 2018 first-rounder some Celtics fans sent Thomas off by burning his jersey.
This continues a trend in which disgruntled ex-fans torch the remnants of a player who just left town. What makes all the Isaiah fires unique is that Thomas was traded.
[Related: Twitter reacts to Kyrie Irving-Isaiah Thomas trade.]
Lebron James -- who's inspired jersey burning with his moves as a free agent -- weighed in on what just went down.
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
What do you think, as Cavs fans ready the bonfires for when James leaves after this coming season?