There’s an athlete beef brewing in the city of Cleveland.

LeBron James called Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards “childish” for allegedly punching Edwards Givens, a friend of James’, outside of a club early Monday morning.

“I’ve never crossed paths with Braylon before, but it seems like there’s a little jealousy going on with Braylon and me and my friends. I have no idea why,” James said on Monday. “I’ve never said anything to Braylon at all. But for him to do that is very childish. My friend is 130 pounds. Seriously. It’s like hitting one of my kids. It doesn’t make sense.”

I know how to handle myself as a professional athlete and I take care of my friends and my family. It is unfortunate that some guys don’t understand that. You are a role model to kids and you should carry yourself that way on and off the field. And I carry that. I’m not going to do anything to jeopardize myself or my family. I’m one of the guys that look at being a professional athlete at more than just being out on the court.

A blast from LeBron was the only thing Edwards has caught this week, as the wide out was shutout in yesterday’s 23-20 overtime loss to Cincinnati.

Edwards wasn’t arrested and there are no charges pending against him, so it makes you wonder what actually happened last night.

Regardless, when the King is calling you out, you automatically know it’s a battle you aren’t going to win.