As the Southern California wildfires rage on, NBA star LeBron James’ family has been forced to evacuate their home due to the devastating blazes. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s team has been a beacon of hope for those affected by the disaster.
Los Angeles Lakers‘ LeBron James Says Family Has Evacuated Home amid Los Angeles Wildfires
The ongoing Southern California wildfires have forced NBA star LeBron James to evacuate his home. The Los Angeles Lakers star shared that his family has been on the move since Thursday night, with James himself staying in a hotel room.
“I’ve been off personally,” James said following the Lakers’ 117-108 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. “Personally, my family, we’ve been evacuated since Thursday night, so I’ve been in a hotel since pretty much when we got back from Dallas. So, just figuring it out. But staying strong for one another.”
James also expressed his concern for his friends who lost their homes due to the wildfires. He mentioned that his heart goes out to all the families affected by the fires across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.
The impact of the wildfires on the community is severe, with officials confirming that around 180,000 people have had to evacuate their homes, and thousands of structures have been destroyed. At least 25 people have died in the fires, but the true number of casualties remains unknown.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about losing his rental home in the fires last week, highlighting the devastation’s impact on his community. The Lakers team had to postpone scheduled home games due to the wildfires but returned to action with a 126-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs before bouncing back to win against Miami.
Wildfires Force LeBron James’ Family to Evacuate Home
The recent Southern California wildfires have left many families, including those of NBA stars, without homes. The situation is dire, with thousands of structures destroyed and over 180,000 people forced to evacuate their homes.
Losses and Devastation
At least 25 people have died in the fires, but the true number of casualties remains unknown. Friends and family members of LeBron James, including his Lakers teammate JJ Redick, have been affected by the wildfires. Redick spoke about losing his rental home in the fires, highlighting the devastating impact on his community.
Lakers Return to Action
Despite the challenges posed by the wildfires, the Lakers team managed to return to action with a 126-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs before bouncing back to win against Miami. LeBron James played a crucial role in the comeback, recording 22 points, nine assists, and five rebounds to help his team improve to 21-17.
Community Support
The situation is being closely monitored by officials, with hopes that containment efforts will soon bring an end to the wildfires. As for LeBron James, he expressed his gratitude for the support of his fans and teammates during this difficult time.
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