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Why so many people are fired up about Vlade Divac making the Basketball Hall of Fame

Kings General Manager Vlade Divac elected into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame acknowledges the fans during a game at Golden 1 Center on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Sacramento. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com

A little more than halfway through the first period of Sunday’s home finale against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Kings faithful got a chance to celebrate one of the newest Hall of Fame members.

A video tribute to Vlade Divac played for all of Golden 1 Center to see during a timeout, sparking a loud standing ovation when Sacramento’s general manager appeared on the big screen.