Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is among those impacted by the devastating wildfires that swept through the area this week.
The Los Angeles wildfires have been a terrible tragedy. They have been unrelenting, forcing people to abandon their homes. Many people have already lost their homes, and more are expected to with the fires not being contained up to this point.
Reports confirm that the first-year L.A Lakers coach JJ Redick and his family were forced to evacuate their home in the Pacific Palisades as the blaze drew dangerously close.
Redick shared that the situation left his family in a state of panic, describing how they were “freaking out” as they rushed to safety earlier in the week. their house did not survive, Shams Charania said Thursday.
Hornets vs Lakers Postponed
The announcement follows the league’s decision to postpone the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena, originally scheduled for Thursday night.
A new date for the matchup has yet to be determined.
The devastating wildfires have deeply affected Laker Nation. Two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom was also forced to evacuate his Studio City home on Wednesday night as flames spread dangerously close to his residence.
In response to the ongoing tragedy, the Lakers released a heartfelt statement: “We’re heartbroken for Los Angeles. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this unimaginable situation.” The fires continue to leave a profound impact on the community, displacing residents and causing widespread devastation.
