Last week, a tragic fire incident in Southern California, particularly in the Los Angeles area, devastated many families. Several households lost their homes due to the fire. Among those affected is the family of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick. His sons lost their entire basketball collection in the blaze.
Following a recent game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, Redick requested Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul to say hello to his kids. Both Paul and Wembanyama showed their support for Redick’s family by gifting signed jerseys to his sons. During a post-game interview, a reporter asked Redick about this heartwarming moment, and he took the opportunity to praise both Paul and Wembanyama.
“Chris is like a brother to me. We were talking about your inner circles. When you’ve been in the league long enough, you have this circle of people you like, people you love, and then there are your brothers — and Chris is in that inner circle of brothers…I appreciate all the love and I’m not surprised Chris did something like that.” Redick said.
"I appreciate all the love and I'm not surprised Chris did something like that."@jj_redick on the moment his sons shared postgame with @CP3 and @wemby 🫶 pic.twitter.com/gbpiWebUPE
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2025
The Lakers suffered a tough defeat against the Spurs, losing by a final score of 102-126. Despite the loss, the heartwarming moment after the game provided a bright spot for the fans in attendance.
Chris Paul Opens Up About His Bond With JJ Redick’s Family
The wildfire had a devastating impact on many families. In response, numerous NBA fans united to support those who lost their homes during this tragic event. An excellent example of this solidarity was Paul and Wemby’s thoughtful gesture towards Redick’s children. Additionally, after a recent game, Paul shared his feelings about Redick’s family, expressing that Redick is like family to him.
“Some guys are just teammates but JJ [Redick] is part of my family. So him, his wife, those kids… I know a lot of people lost family members, homes & stuff like that. It just hits different when people are close to you.” Paul said.
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"Some guys are just teammates but JJ [Redick] is part of my family. So him, his wife, those kids… I know a lot of people lost family members, homes & stuff like that. It just hits different when people are close to you."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 14, 2025
—Chris Paul
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After their recent loss, the Lakers are currently in 7th place in the Western Conference standings. They have a record of 20 wins and 17 losses for the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Their next game will be against the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena.
