The Houston demonstration is one of several planned in the region throughout the day and is expected to draw thousands of protesters.

Under McNair, the Kings snapped a 16-year playoff drought, reaching the first round in 2023 and taking the defending champion Golden State Warriors to seven games. While Sacramento missed the postseason the last two seasons, it won 40 or more games in three consecutive years for the first time in nearly two decades.

Former Sacramento Kings General Manager Monte McNair is joining the Los Angeles Clippers front office in an advisory role.

An estimated crowd of 15,000 gathered outside Houston City Hall on Saturday for a demonstration against President Donald Trump and his policies. Similar protests were held around the region.