Normally, when we read stories about NBA players getting robbed it's usually because their NBA players.However, Philadelphia 76ers guard Louis Williams recently told the world through Twitter that spared because the robber recognized that he was Louis Williams:(Courtesy of Black Sports Online)
STEAL IT FORWARD
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December 26, 2011
Lou Williams says a crook decided against robbing the 76ers guard after recognizing him because of the community service Williams has performed in the robber's neighborhood.
BIG MAC ATTACK
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December 27, 2011
After a robbery was averted due to the fact the thief recognized his potential victim, 76ers guard Lou Williams, the would-be victim did the logical thing: he treated the would-be thief to a meal at McDonald's.
TIS THE SEASON
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December 24, 2011
Sixers guard Lou Williams tweeted that he was almost robbed in the street but the thief spared him because he's done so much for the community.
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December 27, 2011
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doug Collins wasn't shy about praising last night's opponent, pointing out that both Jamal Crawford and Raymond Felton will be both "terrfic" and "big" for them the Portland Trail Blazers this season.
But more importantly, Collins noted that last night's loss was in large part due to the amount of turnovers, many...
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December 27, 2011
The Philadelphia 76ers came up just short in their effort to upend the Portland Trailblazers, falling by a score of 107-103. It was almost unreal as Philly started heating up from behind the arc, hitting six of their nine attempts in the fourth quarter, including back-to-back three's by Andre Iguodala in the final minute. The Sixers had a shot to tie it up at the end, but Iguodala...
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December 27, 2011
With the NBA seemingly thin on talent at the center position, Phoenix's Robin Lopez and Philadelphia's Spencer Hawes appeared to be two more big busts after disappointing 2010-11 seasons.
Each 7-footer showed in this week's opener he still could end up being a major contributor, though only one can help his team get its first victory as the Suns host the 76ers on Wednesday...
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December 27, 2011
With the NBA seemingly thin on talent at the center position, Phoenix's Robin Lopez and Philadelphia's Spencer Hawes appeared to be two more big busts after disappointing 2010-11 seasons.
Each 7-footer showed in this week's opener he still could end up being a major contributor, though only one can help his team get its first victory as the Suns host the 76ers on Wednesday...
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December 26, 2011
The Blazers open the lockout-shortened season at home against Jrue Holiday and the 76ers at 7 p.m. Monday.