The 40-year-old’s money in Brentwood has come under threat from the blazes in Southern California
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has broken his silence on the wildfires sweeping through the city as the 40-year-old four-time NBA champion’s $50 million dollar investments in Brentwood come under serious threat.
Blazes have been raging through the metropolis since Tuesday, January 7 and the fire crews are still battling away to control them as almost 200,000 people have been evacuated and over 10,000 buildings have been destroyed. Sadly, over 25 people have been killed and 31 are missing.
The climate disaster in Southern California has led to a humanitarian crisis that is being made worse by not only looters; but by landlords hiking up the prices to rent out their remaining properties, leeching on those who have had their lives devastated.
The fires are indiscriminately torching homes regardless of class, race or wealth. For example, the Lakers’ head coach, JJ Redick, has also lost his home. The childhood home of the Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr has also burned down.
But he’s not the only man at the Crypto.com Arena affected as the James have had to evacuate the region, prompting him to speak out in sympathy of those struck by the inferno. Five fires remain as of January 16.
“I have a couple of dear friends that have lost their homes in the Palisades,” LeBron told reporters after a 117-108 victory against Miami. “Obviously, my heart goes out to all of the families.
Leave a Reply