George Hill held a captive audience Wednesday afternoon.
The Kings point guard had an open discussion with students at Encina High School, where 18 of them huddled around in the library, hinging on every word. They debated life issues and what they could do about it.
Hill has adopted the campus for this season to serve as a mentor and sounding board, a player-driven initiative to connect with diverse schools in the community. Kings teammate Garrett Temple has similarly adopted Sacramento High School, holding town-hall meetings and attending sporting events.
Wednesday’s forum with Hill ranged in topics from race and discrimination, to personal experiences, to President Donald Trump, to what troubles and inspires the students on a campus that was founded in 1958.