It didn't take too long for LeBron James to get his own mural in California shortly after agreeing to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers. The artwork (located in Venice, California) even has the title “The King of L.A.” inscribed — a lofty title given that the decorated NBA veteran and future Hall of Famer has never played a single minute for the Purple and Gold yet.

Unfortunately, the haters were just as quick — and possibly vindictive.

A day after the wall art was unveiled, a vandal painted the words “3-6” (in reference to James' NBA Finals record) as well as “LeFraud” and “No King,” and expressing that they don't want him in the city.

This would be the first of many attempts at defacing the artwork (and restoring it each time), forcing its original artist to just paint over the design and end the incessant back and forth.

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While the vandals were never caught or identified, NBC Los Angeles news anchor Robert Kovacik earlier tweeted out CCTV footage of one of the vandals at work, as he splashes a can of paint in the artwork.

While James remains a polarizing figure in the sports world, it's unusual for fans to harbor any grudge or ill will towards a player (especially of LeBron's magnitude) once they sign with their hometown team. It's unclear if these spates of vandalism are related to the earlier defacement of Kobe Bryant's mural or some fans just have an unwavering hatred for the 15-year veteran.

Nonetheless, those opinions might change once the Lakers start winning games — or perhaps a title along the line.