Los Angeles Lakers head coach J.J. Redick has described the “devastation and destruction” of losing his home in the LA wildfires.
At least 11 people have died in the fires and it is estimated that more than 10,000 homes and other structures have been destroyed.
Redick’s home in the Pacific Palisades area, which has suffered the most destructive fire in LA history, burned down on Tuesday.
“I went through most of the village and it’s all gone. It’s complete devastation and destruction,” he said.
“Everything we own that was of any importance to us after 20 years together as a couple and 10 years of parenting was in that house. There are certain things that you can’t replace.
“I don’t think you can ever prepare yourself for something like that,” he said.
After the Lakers postponed their game against the Charlotte Hornets this week, the NBA on Friday postponed the Lakers and LA Clippers home games scheduled for yesterday.
Redick played 15 seasons in the NBA and moved to LA from New York when he was appointed by the Lakers in June.
His wife and two sons were away from the house when the blaze struck.
