Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick He was reportedly among the many citizens who lost their homes in the devastating wildfires this week.
The first-year manager revealed that his family was forced to evacuate the Pacific Palisades earlier this week due to the fire… while his loved ones “went crazy.”
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Unfortunately for the former NBA veteran, their house did not survive. Shams Charania said on Thursday.
The news follows the league's decision Postpone the Purple and Gold's home game at the Crypto.com Arena…which was originally scheduled to take place on Thursday evening.
A rescheduled date has not been announced.
Laker Nation was hit hard by the fires…as a two-time champion Lamar Odom also had to evacuate Wednesday evening after a fire broke out near his Studio City residence.
We were told that LO and his family – LJ, Determination and his ex, Lisa Morales – booked it for his manager’s house in Encino.
The Lakers released a statement amid the tragic fires saying, “We are heartbroken for Los Angeles. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this unimaginable situation.”
“And our gratitude goes out to the first responders and all of you who come together when we need each other most.”