TOMORROW, AND THE KINGS TIPPED OFF THE 24TH ANNUAL SEASON OF DOING GOOD WITH EAT LIKE A KING TODAY. KINGS PLAYERS AND COACHES SHARED A FESTIVE MEAL AND HELD A SILENT DISCO BOARD AND VIDEO GAMES. THEY WELCOMED 20 LOCAL NONPROFITS AND EACH ATTENDEE GOT A SACRAMENTO KINGS LUNCH PAIL. YOU GOT TO FIND A WAY TO GIVE BACK AND AT THE SAME TIME, IT FEELS LIKE YOUR ROLE IS MORE THAN JUST BEING A BASKETBALL PLAYER, RIGHT? YOU’RE AN AMBASSADOR FOR WHATEVER IS GOING ON TODAY, WHATEVER IT’S GOING TO BE GOING ON TOMORROW.

Sacramento Kings host ‘Eat Like a King’ gala for local kids

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Updated: 10:57 PM PST Nov 6, 2025

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The Sacramento Kings celebrated the start of their 24th season of community service with the “Eat Like a King” gala at the Golden 1 Center, where local children enjoyed a meal and activities with the team.Kids from local nonprofits were invited for a full meal, served by Sacramento Kings players. After they ate, they had a chance to meet the players, as well as participate in a number of activities.One of Sacramento’s newest players, Maxime Raynaud, said joining the festivities was a privilege. “Your role is more than just being a basketball player, you’re an ambassador for whatever is going on today,” Reynaud said. “It’s a privilege to be doing this.”Each child in attendance also received a Sacramento Kings lunch pail and a special keepsake.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

The Sacramento Kings celebrated the start of their 24th season of community service with the “Eat Like a King” gala at the Golden 1 Center, where local children enjoyed a meal and activities with the team.

Kids from local nonprofits were invited for a full meal, served by Sacramento Kings players. After they ate, they had a chance to meet the players, as well as participate in a number of activities.

One of Sacramento’s newest players, Maxime Raynaud, said joining the festivities was a privilege.

“Your role is more than just being a basketball player, you’re an ambassador for whatever is going on today,” Reynaud said. “It’s a privilege to be doing this.”

Each child in attendance also received a Sacramento Kings lunch pail and a special keepsake.

See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel