The entire Los Angeles community is facing a somber time as wildfires ravage several communities. The hardest hit have been the towns of Pacific Palisades and Altadena, both of which have become completely unrecognizable from the thriving communities they were before the tragic events of this week.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had to postpone two games this week as a safety precaution. While the process of rebuilding these areas begins, the common theme among L.A. residents is a shared feeling of grief towards what was lost and awe towards those who have been heroic.
Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shared that sentiment.