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Kings given NBA award for inclusive practices for response to Stephon Clark shooting

Kings owner Vivek Ranadive said the organization was honored Tuesday to receive the 2019 NBA Inclusion Innovation Award, which recognizes innovative programs that advance inclusive practices.

The Kings received the award for their efforts to support area youth and promote healing in the Sacramento community following the death of Stephon Clark, who was fatally shot by police during a foot pursuit in March 2018.

The shooting sparked protests that shut down city streets, freeways and Golden 1 Center, preventing fans from entering the arena for a game against the Atlanta Hawks and delaying the start of the contest.