Lakers Coach JJ Redick Loses Home to Wildfire

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed the loss of his family's rental home in Pacific Palisades due to devastating wildfires that have ravaged the area. While Redick was away in Dallas for a game when the fires broke out, his wife and children managed to evacuate safely. Upon returning to Los Angeles, Redick was shocked by the destruction, describing it as 'complete devastation' and lamenting the loss of cherished personal items accumulated over nearly two decades. He emphasized that while material possessions can be replaced, the memories associated with them cannot. Redick expressed a strong connection to the Pacific Palisades community and a desire to help it rebuild after the disaster, which has left at least 10 dead and destroyed over 10,000 structures. The wildfires remain only partially contained, compounding the tragedy for many families in the area.