Before the Boston Celtics and Sacramento Kings faced off on the court Sunday, the two teams united to call for accountability following the death of Stephon Clark, the unarmed 22-year-old black man who was shot to death by Sacramento police last week in the backyard of his home.
Clark’s shooting sparked mass protests in Sacramento, including one demonstration in which protesters blocked Kings fans from entering the arena Thursday night. Before Sunday’s game in Sacramento, both Celtics and Kings players let protesters know they were on their side.
In a 30-second public service announcement, the players expressed solidarity, calling for change and for the end of “these tragedies.