New York Times author explains how Sacramento’s beam has become ‘a beacon of hope’
Feb 25, 2023, 8:00 AM
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 21: An exterior view showing the 'Victory Beam' after the Sacramento Kings defeated the Los Angeles Lakers at Golden 1 Center on December 21, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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New York Times author Kellen Browning joined Cattles and Ramie on Friday to talk about his latest article, “Sacramento’s Latest Craze Is Like a Bat Signal.” The Davis native wrote about how the Sacramento Kings were able to capture the hearts of more than just basketball fans with a giant purple light.
Topics discussed include:
- His first time seeing the beam and his reaction
- “It was a religious experience for me, seeing it for the first time. I remember craning my neck out of the window of the car to try to soak it in. So I was transformed.”
- Growing up as a Kings fan and his thoughts on how the team is playing this season
- The coolest thing he learned about while doing research for his story
- What surprised him the most when writing the story was learning how much the players have embraced the beam
- If there are any follow-up articles planned if the Kings make the postseason
Click here to watch and listen to the full interview with Kellen Browning.
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