LeBron James gets backlash after speaking out on 'tragic and unacceptable' war in Israel

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The war in Israel has grabbed the attention of everybody, including arguably the most popular athlete on planet Earth.

LeBron James posted a joint statement with Maverick Carter through SpringHill Company, their entertainment development and production company they founded in 2020.

In the statement that was posted on Instagram on Wednesday night, they described "the devastation in Israel" as "tragic and unacceptable."

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James sits on the bench during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Thursday, April 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

"The murder and violence against innocent people by Hamas is terrorism," James and Carter said. "The SpringHill Company family extends our deepest condolences to Israel and the Jewish community. We pray for peace in the region and reiterate our continued commitment to fight hate in all its forms. We all must work to ensure this tragedy does not spread even more hate, racism, and antisemitism."

A number of people who commented on James' post, though, reacted negatively to the sentiment.

"What about the kids on the Gaza strip that wear your jersey, play ball because of you and look up to you?" one use commented on the post. "Aren't they not children being oppressed and murdered too?"

"Delete this pals," another said.

"come on man don’t be one eyed about the situation,go do your research brother," wrote one other.

A Los Angeles Lakers fan account, the team James plays for, even disagreed with the all-time points scorer.

"You may not be with Palestine but Allah will