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Kings player Malachi Richardson shoots hoops with kids for health and wellness

Kings guard Malachi Richardson joined local kids at the Greater Sacramento Boys and Girls Club on Thursday to shoot hoops as they learned about fitness habits and healthy eating.

Kids ages 7 to 14 attended the hour-long gathering, rotating in groups to different exercises with stretch bands, jumping obstacles and basketballs.

The event was hosted by the NBA and Kaiser Permanente as a part of the NBA Fit program, which aims to promote physical and mental health in local communities.

“I’m having a lot of fun being here with NBA Fit,” Richardson said. “It’s a great camp for the kids.