The Los Angeles area and Southern California are in the grip of new violent fires, and authorities have asked thousands of families to evacuate their homes. Among those displaced is the family of JJ Redick. This is what the Lakers coach revealed before the match against the Mavericks.
“I just want to say hello and send thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Palisades right now”, he first said. “This is where I live. Our family, my wife's family, my wife's twin sister, were evacuated. I know a lot of people are panicking right now, including my family. From what we hear, with the winds that are coming [mardi soir]I know a lot of people are scared. So I want to emphasize this. My thoughts and prayers are with them, and I hope everyone stays safe. »
The violent winds which fanned the fires initially even forced the Lakers to postpone their return flight. But the franchise finally announced that the flight was being maintained despite the thick smoke, with an alternative route.
Praying for everyone in Southern California!! !
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 8, 2025
Steve Kerr's mother evacuated
As for the authorities, they do not give precise figures, but it is estimated that they have evacuated around 30,000 people, and more than 13,000 homes are under threat of flames.
ESPN specifies that Steve Kerr's entourage is also affected by these evacuation measures, and the Warriors coach announced that his mother, aged 90, was among those sheltered.
The technician also revealed that Everett Dayton, who is part of the Warriors staff, had lost his childhood home, where his loved ones still lived. “Everything I see and read is terrifying about what is happening there”said Steve Kerr, “So I want to send my thoughts to everyone who is suffering from the damage of the fire. Obviously the match is secondary to this and many other things in life. »
