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From lighting the beam to lighting up holiday spirit: Kings kick off ‘Season of Doing Good’

By Chris Biderman and Xavier Mascareñas

After “lighting the beam” for the fourth straight time with their win over the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday the Sacramento Kings are also starting to light up the holiday spirit.

The organization on Wednesday held its “Eat like a King” community event at Golden 1 Center, kicking off their series of holiday functions called the “Season of Doing Good.”

Players, coaches and staffers served a Thanksgiving-style meal inside the grand entrance to 20 nonprofit groups from the greater Sacramento area. Players visited with people from every group and the event included games of Pictionary on stage, along with other opportunities for players to connect with those in attendance.

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, left, high-fives Monique, 7, of Leataata Floyd Elementary School, after a successful round of Pictionary during the “Eat Like a King” event for invited community members and groups serving underserved areas of the city Wednesday at Golden 1 Center. “We’re actually learning about basketball people in school,” said Monique “Our teacher, Ms. Vasquez, she used to be my sister’s teachers and she’s really fun, and she really understands me when I ask her for something or I need help.” The event is part of the organization’s 21st Annual Season of Doing Good, presented by Raley’s.
Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, left, high-fives Monique, 7, of Leataata Floyd Elementary School, after a successful round of Pictionary during the “Eat Like a King” event for invited community members and groups serving underserved areas of the city Wednesday at Golden 1 Center. “We’re actually learning about basketball people in school,” said Monique “Our teacher, Ms. Vasquez, she used to be my sister’s teachers and she’s really fun, and she really understands me when I ask her for something or I need help.” The event is part of the organization’s 21st Annual Season of Doing Good, presented by Raley’s. Xavier Mascareñas xmascarenas@sacbee.com
Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell signs 12-year-old Paula Gomez’s shirt during the “Eat Like a King” event. The children at his table all asked for autographs and he obliged, signing everything from shoes to basketballs.
Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell signs 12-year-old Paula Gomez’s shirt during the “Eat Like a King” event. The children at his table all asked for autographs and he obliged, signing everything from shoes to basketballs. Xavier Mascareñas xmascarenas@sacbee.com
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis serves children with the Roberts Family Development Center attending the “Eat Like a King” event Wednesday.
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis serves children with the Roberts Family Development Center attending the “Eat Like a King” event Wednesday. Xavier Mascareñas xmascarenas@sacbee.com
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown socializes at a table while his players serve community members food during the “Eat Like a King” event Wednesday. The event is part of the organization’s 21st Annual Season of Doing Good, presented by Raley’s.
Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown socializes at a table while his players serve community members food during the “Eat Like a King” event Wednesday. The event is part of the organization’s 21st Annual Season of Doing Good, presented by Raley’s. Xavier Mascareñas xmascarenas@sacbee.com
Sacramento Kings guard Terence Davis, right, serves children and other community members during the Sacramento Kings’ “Eat Like a King” event Wednesday.
Sacramento Kings guard Terence Davis, right, serves children and other community members during the Sacramento Kings’ “Eat Like a King” event Wednesday. Xavier Mascareñas xmascarenas@sacbee.com
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Chris Biderman covers sports and local news for The Sacramento Bee since joining in August 2018 to cover the San Francisco 49ers. He previously spent time with the Associated Press and USA Today Sports Media Group, and has been published in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Athletic and on MLB.com. The Santa Rosa native graduated with a degree in journalism from the Ohio State University.
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