With the 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 claimed at least 11 lives while burning more than 10,000 structures and burning 30,000 hectares.
The flames left people homeless, including James’ coach, JJ Redick.
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LeBron James, #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Aaron Gordon, #50 of the Denver Nuggets, watch during the game during Round 1 Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2024, at the 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 youngest 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, dunks during their 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 EMOTIONAL AS HE OPENS ON THE ‘BAD FEELING’ OF WEARING A HOME IN A WILLA FIRE.
A devastated Redick opened up about losing his home in the fire.
“We had been renting for a year trying to figure out where we were going to be long-term, and everything we had that was important to us — almost 20 years together and 10 years of raising kids — was in that house,” Redick said. reporters on Friday. “There are some things you can’t change. They can’t be changed.
“Physical things are anything. My family and I, we’re dealing with the personal side, the personal side of losing your home. You don’t wish that on anybody. It hurts to lose your home. . . .
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. (Photos by Jonathan Hui-Imagn)
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Monday night Vikings-Rams NFL playoff game moved from Inglewood to Arizona because of the fires. Two Clippers games, a Kings game and the Rose Bowl half-marathon and 5K have also been postponed.
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