LeBron James busted out a big "Sleecha" to Jewish people on Sunday -- after posting a photo on Instagram with the caption, "Getting that Jewish money."
Long story short, LeBron says he thought it was a "compliment" to Jews.
James was actually quoting a lyric from the 21 Savage rap song "ASMR" -- but there was a backlash online from people who felt someone as famous and powerful as LeBron shouldn't be pushing old Anti-Semitic stereotypes.
"Apologies, for sure, if I offended anyone," James told ESPN ... "That's not why I chose to share that lyric.