Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James sent a taco truck to feed lunch to the first responders fighting the Getty Fire, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Hearing that LeBron James has sent a taco truck to feed lunch to the first responders fighting the Getty Fire today at their base camp. James, this morning, had this to say about their efforts: "It’s an amazing job what they do and their commitment with what’s going on right now"
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 29, 2019
LeBron and his family were forced to evacuate their house due to the wildfires.
James told reporters on Tuesday he and his family tried three hotels in the middle of the night after being evacuated before eventually finding one.
Article Continues BelowJames lives in the Brentwood neighborhood. Early Monday, a fire broke out along the west side of Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. The fire grew to more than 500 acres.
James and the Lakers take on the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on Tuesday. The Lakers are 2-1 on the season. They lost to the Los Angeles Clippers on opening night, but have since bounced back and defeated the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets.
LeBron is averaging 23.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 10.0 assists through the first three games of the season. The four-time MVP is shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 88.2 percent from the free-throw line.
The Lakers head on the road after Tuesday’s game against the Grizzlies. They take on the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and Chicago Bulls before coming back home to face the Miami Heat.