As Los Angeles Lakers affected by the wildfires in California, LeBron James can’t wait for it to be over.
The wildfires started earlier this week and have started claimed at least 11 lives while burning over 10,000 structures and burning approximately 30,000 hectares.
The blaze left people homeless, including James’ head coach, JJ Redick.
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LeBron James, #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Aaron Gordon, #50 of the Denver Nuggets look on during the game during Game 5 of the 1st round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2024 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
Saturday’s Lakers game was postponed, and James sent a message to X.
“I’m praying this nightmare ends soon! So many 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 younger son, Bryce, who currently plays for Sierra Canyon, the same school as his older brother, has committed to Arizona.
LeBron James, #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball during a game against the Utah Jazz on December 1, 2024 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Jamie Sabau/NBAE via Getty Images)
An emotional Redick opened up about losing his house in the fire.
“We rented for a year to try to figure out where we were going to be long-term, and everything we owned that was important to us — almost 20 years of living together and 10 years of parenting — was in that house,” Redick told reporters Friday. “There are certain things you can’t replace. They will never be replaced.
“Material things are everything. My family and I, we’re dealing with our own side, the individual side of losing your home. You don’t want to wish that on anyone. It’s a terrible feeling to lose your home. . . . I’m not sure I’ve ever cried or lamented like that.”
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. (Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images)
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Monday evening Vikings-Rams NFL playoff game was moved from Inglewood to Arizona due to fire. Two Clippers games, a Kings game and the Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K have also been postponed.
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