LeBron James deeply affected by the fires in Los Angeles: "I have not been through my best moment"

Following the devastating wildfires that have ravaged 60 square miles in Southern California, leaving at least 25 people dead, LeBron James spoke for the first time about how these events have emotionally affected his family and himself. Forced to evacuate their home last week, the Los Angeles Lakers player expressed concern for close friends who lost their homes in Pacific Palisades and showed support for the affected families in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas.

"It's been a rollercoaster of emotions. Personally, I haven't been at my best. I hope the situation gets under control soon so we can move forward and rebuild our beautiful city," he commented after the Lakers' 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat.

The Lakers, who had recently won eight out of eleven games, seemed to have lost momentum after three consecutive losses before the Miami game. During halftime, while his team was trailing by 12 points, James checked his phone and found a video sent by a friend showing a girl, dressed in his number 23 jersey, reacting excitedly to the greeting he had given her in the first quarter. "That connection was a reminder of why I do this. I have always tried to be a role model and someone who inspires kids on and off the court," he pointed out.

Motivated by this gesture, James scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half, including seven straight in the final quarter, securing the lead for the Lakers and sealing the victory. The team's coach, JJ Redick, who also lost his home in the wildfires, highlighted James' ability to close out games with confidence. He also praised the collective effort of the team, with six players scoring over 14 points.

After a tough loss to the Spurs days earlier, Redick had challenged his players to lead from their own strengths, and the results against Miami reflected that commitment. James hopes that performances like that night's will offer hope to a community facing challenging times. "Sports have always been a way to give people a temporary break from their troubles. As Lakers, we know how important we are to this city and we want to be a source of pride and excitement as we work to overcome this together," he stated.

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