Boogie Hosts Comedy 'Slam' to Benefit Charities

The Kings big man recently held a star-studded comedy event in the heart of Sacramento.

As a two-time NBA All-Star and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, DeMarcus Cousins’ on-court skills and off-court involvement are known to Sacramentans.

What isn’t commonplace knowledge is Boogie’s admiration for stand-up comedy. Earlier this week, No. 15 assembled a cast of laugh-inducing comedians to bring to the Capital City. And the best part – all proceeds from Thursday’s sold-out event benefitted local charities and non-profits.

Held at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, Boogie’s Comedy Slam was a hit, selling out with many Kings players and celebrities such as Sage the Gemini in attendance. The comic lineup,…