As the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons made the trip for their game in Mexico City, the Sacramento Kings were making a trip to an even more unique venue. Announced on the Kings’ official website, on Thursday the team took part in the REPRESENT JUSTICE Campaign by visiting Folsom State Prison for a “facilitated conversion” followed by an hour-long game of basketball involving players, coaches, and inmates.

The Kings shared photos of the event on their twitter account, including one of head coach Luke Walton, wearing a game-ready uniform and seemingly dripping in sweat, speaking to a crowd of over a hundred prisoners.

An unforgettable day for the squad at Folsom State Prison. 📸 » https://t.co/8ucvwcRUTD pic.twitter.com/gSsqzhDFvV — Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) December 13, 2019

The game is the first in a series of expected events involving NBA teams as part of the Play for Justice initiative. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to take part in a similar event later this month, and the Bucks and Kings are scheduled to host an event together when they meet in Milwaukee for a game on February 10, 2020.

More NBA and WNBA teams are scheduled to take part in the campaign, but names, dates, and location are yet to be announced. In addition to active players and coaches, the Kings’ announcement also disclosed that NBA alumni are taking part in the events.

“We’re proud to be the first participant in the Play for Justice initiative, which is shining a bright light on the unique issues facing incarcerated people in communities around the country,” said Vivek Ranadivé, Chairman, CEO and Governor of the Sacramento Kings in the official press release.

Folsom State Prison is located approximately 30 kilometres (20 miles) northeast of Sacramento. The Evening Voice reviewed a report released November 30, 2019 by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation which showed Folsom State Prison was housing 2,838 inmates in a facility designed for just 2,066.

The Kings are back to work tonight, hosting the visiting New York Knicks at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Both teams are struggling so far this season, with the Kings sporting a still-respectable 11-13 record, while the Knicks have an Eastern Conference worst 5-20 record.