Lakers coach JJ Redick talks to reporters about his household shedding their rental home within the Palisades hearth Jan. 10 on the UCLA Well being Coaching Middle in El Segundo.
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“We talked about it as a group before practice. It is our responsibility — everybody in this building — to lead on this and to help people,” Redick mentioned. “You never know what that’s going to look like. … And I think between myself, [Rob Pelinka], I know the Buss family — Jeanie specifically — we’re prepared to do whatever it takes to help Los Angeles.”
Lakers videographer Rohan Ali arrange a GoFundMe web page to assist his dad and mom, who misplaced their Altadena dwelling within the Eaton hearth, and Anthony Davis ($20,000) and Jarred Vanderbilt ($4,000) are among the many Lakers who donated to the fund. Joey Buss, brother of Lakers controlling proprietor Jeanie Buss, contributed $10,000.
Vanessa Bryant, spouse of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, was readily available with the Mamba and Mambacita Basis to assist with provide distribution Friday at Dodger Stadium.