Many prominent athletes and entertainers with deep ties to the Los Angeles area have donated large sums to the The most recent donation, however, is from a superstar athlete who wasn’t even a member of a local team Jan. 7-31.

Five-time All-NBA guard , acquired by the Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks Feb. 1, announced Monday on Instagram that he has pledged $500,000 through his foundation to fire recovery efforts and that he “plans to work with local organizations to help rebuild play spaces destroyed by the fires.

“We’re committed to helping kids in affected communities get back to playing and being kids,” the Instagram post said.

Nearly a month ago,  to wildfire relief. Dodgers star , who has lived in Southern California since signing with the Angels in 2018, gave $500,000. , a Dodger since 2022, donated $300,000.  CT3 Foundation held a fundraising event and announced on Instagram that it is matching donations up to $5,000.

And the biggest donors were Clippers owner  and his wife, Connie, who “for the many people impacted by these fires, particularly in the historic, racially diverse community of Altadena,” the city devastated by the

The on Jan. 30 was held at the Clippers’ home arena, the , and the , both of which are owned by the Ballmers.

Comments to Doncic’s donation were overwhelmingly positive, and many appeared to be from fans of his from the Dallas area.

“That’s why Dallas loves him so much — because he has a genuine heart. ♥️” wrote one fan.

“This the real reason Dallas is so sad to lose Luka. Goes so much beyond the court, it was 177% about culture and community,” wrote another.

Doncic, who is averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists a game this season,  Monday against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena after recovering from a calf injury.

According to Doncic’s post, the $500,000 donation will be made Monday to the Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund “in order to have an immediate impact while the need is so great.”

The Foundation also pledged to donate “significant additional funding over the next two years to help make sure that kids who’ve lost their play spaces — what Luka calls his ‘peace place’ — are able to get back on the playground, field or court as soon as possible for the sake of their mental and physical well-being.”