Los Angeles Clippers star ahead Kawhi Leonard is reportedly stepping away from the group to be with members of his household who have been affected by the continued wildfires within the L.A. space. In accordance with NBA insider Chris Haynes, a few of Leonard’s relations have been pressured to evacuate due to the wildfires.
Los Angeles Clippers star ahead Kawhi Leonard purchased a $17.1 million residence in Pacific Palisades in 2021
In accordance with CNN, tens of 1000’s of individuals have been positioned underneath evacuation orders throughout Los Angeles County due to a number of wildfires that have been exacerbated by excessive winds. Officers stated a minimum of two folks have died, whereas 1000’s of constructions and acres have been destroyed.
Sources: Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is stepping away from the group to be with household who have been pressured to evacuate because of the Los Angeles-area wildfires. #haynesbriefs pic.twitter.com/rthR3Vv4kl
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 8, 2025
Per ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, Kawhi Leonard purchased his $17.1 million mansion in Pacific Palisades in 2021. The 11,815-square-foot residence on Paseo Miramar has seven bedrooms and 12 loos, in accordance with Realtor.com. The mansion was constructed for movie producer Ryan Kavanaugh and accomplished in 2018.
Leonard, 33, was set to play in his third recreation of the season in opposition to the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers star made his season debut versus the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 4 after lacking the beginning of the season on account of irritation in his surgically repaired proper knee.
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick stated his relations have been amongst those that evacuated their houses
Moreover, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick advised reporters on Tuesday that members of his household have been amongst those that evacuated their houses.
“I simply wish to acknowledge and ship ideas and prayers to everybody within the Palisades proper now,” Redick stated. “That’s the place I stay. Our household, my spouse’s household, my spouse’s twin sister, they’ve evacuated.
“I do know lots of people are freaking out proper now, together with my household. From the sound of issues, with the winds coming [Tuesday night], I do know lots of people are scared. So I simply wish to acknowledge that. Ideas and prayers for positive, and hope everyone stays protected.”
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr advised reporters that his 90-year-old mom was among the many 1000’s of residents evacuated
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr additionally not too long ago advised reporters that his 90-year-old mom, Ann, was among the many 1000’s of residents evacuated, including that “I wish to ship my ideas and condolences to everyone in Los Angeles coping with the fires.”
Kerr additionally stated that Everett Dayton, in Golden State’s participant improvement division, grew up there, and had misplaced his household residence within the area.
“All the things I’m seeing and studying is simply terrifying what’s taking place down there,” Kerr stated, “so, simply wish to ship ideas to everybody who’s going by the devastation of the fireplace. Clearly the sport is secondary to that and to many issues in life. Perspective is necessary.”
The Clippers are scheduled to face the Nuggets on the highway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
