Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has shared the emotional toll of losing his home in the devastating LA wildfires. Redick’s residence in Pacific Palisades, one of the worst-hit areas in the city’s history, was destroyed on Tuesday.
Speaking about the loss, Redick said, “Everything we own that was important to us over 20 years as a couple and 10 years of parenting was in that house. You can’t replace some things.”
Redick, who joined the Lakers in June after a 15-year NBA playing career, revealed that his wife and two sons were away when the fire consumed their home.
The fires have claimed at least 11 lives and destroyed over 10,000 homes and structures. The NBA postponed the Lakers’ home games against the Charlotte Hornets and LA Clippers in light of the disaster.
Thunder, Bucks, and Kings Shine in NBA Action
On the court, the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back from a rare loss with a commanding 126-101 win over the New York Knicks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and Isaiah Joe added 31 as the Western Conference leaders improved to 31-6.
Elsewhere, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 41 points powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 109-106 victory over the Orlando Magic. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero impressed in his return, scoring 34 points after missing 34 games with injury.
The Sacramento Kings stunned reigning champions Boston Celtics with a 114-97 win, led by DeMar DeRozan’s 24 points and Domantas Sabonis’ dominant 23-point, 28-rebound performance.
In other results, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-96, while Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105.
The league continues to grapple with the impact of the LA wildfires, with the Lakers rallying around their coach and community during this challenging time.
