The wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area have struck deeply within the NBA community.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard stepped away from the team to support his family after their evacuation, while Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr faced his own devastating loss.
Kerr learned that his childhood home had succumbed to the flames, and his 90-year-old mother joined thousands of others forced to flee their homes as the wildfire swept through the suburbs.
“Steve Kerr says his 90-year-old mother is safe after being evacuated from Palisades. But Kerr says the home he grew up in burned down. Kerr also says his high school was destroyed in the Palisades fire. Kerr says Draymond Green’s home in the area appears to have survived fire,” Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN wrote on X.
Steve Kerr says his 90-year-old mother is safe after being evacuated from Palisades. But Kerr says the home he grew up in burned down. Kerr also says his high school was destroyed in the Palisades fire. Kerr says Draymond Green’s home in the area appears to have survived fire.
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) January 9, 2025
Over the past few days, Kerr has maintained close contact with his siblings while ensuring his mother’s safety.
Despite the tragedy, he views coaching as an escape from the devastation.
Steve Kerr spent much of last few days talking to siblings and making sure his mother is safe. But Kerr says coaching will provide escape for a few hours. While he can’t believe the destruction, he says, “Not a loss of life. A loss of property. Completely different thing.”
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) January 9, 2025
The situation in the affluent neighborhoods took another concerning turn when residents received an urgent warning to prepare for 12 more hours of intense fire activity.
Pacific Palisades, home to numerous celebrities, saw million-dollar properties reduced to ash overnight.
Local landmarks and beloved restaurants disappeared as three separate wildfires, powered by extreme winds reaching 100 mph, spread rapidly.
The destruction continues to mount, and authorities warn that the threat remains active.
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