The Warriors' players and coaches have pledged another $75,000 toward relief efforts in Oakland in the aftermath of last week's deadly fire there, the team announced Wednesday.
Warriors players & coaches have pledged to donate $75K to the ongoing relief efforts surrounding the #OaklandFire » https://t.co/gFwXmap2N0 pic.twitter.com/LUMt0QiN4w
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) December 7, 2016
Thirty-six people were killed in the Ghost Ship warehouse fire. The $75,000 from the players and coaches is in addition to the $50,000 previously pledged by the Warriors to the Oakland Fire Relief fund.
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"As a team that calls the Bay Area our home, we are all devastated by this tragedy that took place right in our community,” Warriors All-Star forward Draymond Green said in a release. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those that have lost their lives, and our sincere condolences go out to their loved ones. We invite anyone that would like to help those who have been affected by this tragedy to join us in supporting our neighbors that have lost so much."
The Warriors face off against the Clippers on Wednesday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles.