‘Kawhi Leonard is stepping away from the team’ – Clippers star impacted by devastating California fires [Video]

The ongoing fires in Los Angeles have devastated the Southern California community, impacting everyone.

From small business owners, to professional athletes, the fires in the Los Angeles-area have uprooted over 30,000 residents, including the family of Kawhi Leonard.

Over 1,400 firefighters have been deployed to fight the ongoing fires across the Los Angeles areaCredit: Getty

The Eaton fire in Altadena has spread over 10,000 acres, destroying countless homes and businesses in its pathCredit: Getty

Senior NBA insider, Chris Haynes, has reported that the Los Angeles Clippers star will be stepping away from the team to be with his family, who were evacuated due to the wildfires.

The Clippers are scheduled to play against the Denver Nuggets, in Denver on Wednesday evening.

Leonard’s family weren’t the only NBA stars impacted by the fires.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters that some of his family members were also evacuated.

“I just want to acknowledge …