While the Los Angeles Lakers have been affected by the wildfires in California, LeBron James can’t wait for it all to be over.
The wildfires began earlier this week and claimed at least 11 lives while burning more than 10,000 structures and scorching approximately 30,000 acres.
The flames have left people homeless, including James’ own head coach, JJ Redick.
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LeBron James, No. 23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Aaron Gordon, No. 50 of the Denver Nuggets, look on during play during Round 1, Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2024, at Ball Denver Arena. Colorado. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Lakers game on Saturday was postponed and James sent a message to X.
“Praying this nightmare ends soon! Lots of prayers,” James posted with several praying hands and crossed fingers emojis.
James joined the Lakers in 2018; His oldest son, Bronny, played high school and college basketball in the area before being drafted by the Lakers last year. His youngest son, Bryce, who currently plays for Sierra Canyon, the same school as his older brother, has committed to play at Arizona.
LeBron James, number 23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, dribbles the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz on December 1, 2024 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Jamie Sabau/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAKERS HEAD COACH JJ REDICK GETS EMOTIONAL AS HE OPENS UP ABOUT ‘HORRIBLE FEELING’ OF LOSING HOME IN LINER FIRES
An emotional Redick spoke about losing his home in the flames.
“We were renting for a year to try to figure out where to be long-term, and everything we owned that was important to us (almost 20 years of being together and 10 years of being parents) was in that house,” Redick said. journalists on Friday. “There are certain things that cannot be replaced. They will never be replaced.
“The material is whatever. My family and I are processing the personal side, the individual side of losing your home. You never want to wish that on anyone. It’s a horrible feeling to lose your home… I’m not sure I cried or moan like that for several years.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and forward LeBron James (23) warm up before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena. (Images by Jonathan Hui-Imagn)
monday night Vikings-Rams NFL playoff game was moved from Inglewood to Arizona due to the fires. Two Clippers games, a Kings game and the Rose Bowl half marathon and 5K were also postponed.
