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Troy Murphy, Shelden Williams, Punched In The Face By Basketballs

Found January 04, 2012 on Bloguin Best:
PLAYERS: Troy Murphy,  Shelden Williams
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers,  New Jersey Nets

Basketballs take so much abuse. They are constantly being pounded into the ground, clanged off rims and backboards, and smacked, punched, and kicked in frustration. Sometimes, basketballs decide its time for revenge. This week, they launched their attack. First, on Sheldon Williams of the New Jersey Nets And then on Troy Murphy of the Los Angeles Lakers If you're an NBA player... especially, it seems, a marginal one... beware. Basketballs have had enough. And this time... it's personal. Via SB Nation, BDL [follow]
Original Story: http://bloguin.com/crossoverchronicle...
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