The devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles have drawn heartfelt responses from many, including NBA star Russell Westbrook, who has spoken out about the tragedy’s impact on his hometown. The former MVP expressed deep concern for the victims, revealing that some of his close friends and family members have lost their homes. His emotional message highlighted the devastation caused by the fires, as well as his commitment to supporting the recovery efforts.
“For me personally, it’s fine. Family is safe, but fortunately just people that I know, close friends and family have lost their homes and everything. So, I mean, the last couple of days, honestly, I’ve just been praying so much for not just the people I know, but for everyone in LA and never seen anything like this before.”
“Not being able to do nothing is really difficult. So just grateful for all the first responders, all the firefighters, everyone who’s helping, trying to help. And I’m not even sure what’s happening right now. My wife just texted me about school being closed again. There’s another fire, I think, West Hollywood somewhere.”
“So just staying prayful, man, to be honest. And hopefully we can get things in control. And I know it’s going to be a tough rebuild, but LA is very strong and we can stick together and make something happen.”
“It’s tough, man. It’s hard for me to sleep, to be honest. I was supposed to take a nap today. It was hard for me to do that.”
“And just because I care so much just about, you know, see Los Angeles and not just that, making sure family, friends, just people just watching videos of things that’s going, that used to be their businesses, homes, and everything is people didn’t put their lives, savings, whatever they may have into some of their properties and real estate and it’s all gone and nothing you can do about it.”
“And to me, that hurts me personally and not being able to do nothing is difficult for me to be able to see and watch.”
“So I think the best thing I can do is, obviously this is my job, but go out and try to give people joy and inspiration by going out and playing the game hard as I can and making sure that I do that. But also make sure I find ways to better help anyone I can.”
The wildfires have been described as some of the worst in the city’s history, with thousands forced to evacuate, homes and businesses destroyed, and lives upended.
Among those affected are several high-profile figures, including Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who revealed that his childhood home was destroyed, and Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, whose family had to evacuate. Redick himself was also temporarily displaced, casting doubt on the Lakers’ scheduled game against the Charlotte Hornets.
Westbrook, whose $5.7 million fashion brand Honor The Gift operates out of Los Angeles, also acknowledged the potential risks to his own business and the broader economic impact on the city. Schools in the area, including potentially his academy, have been closed due to the worsening conditions.
Westbrook’s message underscores the importance of unity and resilience in the face of disaster. As Los Angeles grapples with the devastating fires, figures like Westbrook provide hope and inspiration to a city in need. His heartfelt words and commitment to action resonate not only with his fans but also with the countless residents whose lives have been affected.
The path to recovery will be challenging, but as Westbrook noted, the strength and solidarity of Los Angeles will play a crucial role in rebuilding what has been lost.
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