“Treated him to a meal” – Lou Williams was almost robbed at the gunpoint on 2011 Chrismas eve
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Lou Williams is one of the most underrated players in the NBA. He has a separate fan base and respect among fans and NBA players alike. He is also called by many – The Underground GOAT. Williams has a lot of accolades to his name. He currently leads the NBA all-time most points off the bench. Also, he has three 6th Man of the Year trophies to his name.
Lou Williams is even more respected outside the court for his community outreach programs. He runs an annual summer camp at his alma mater South Gwinnett High School in Georgia. The camps are held every year for children aged between 10 to 16. Williams firmly believes in giving back to the community that has given so much to him.
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Get out of the Car: Robber threatened Lou Williams at the gunpoint
Lou Williams’ good deeds did pay off. Back in 2011, on the eve of Christmas, when Williams was driving in Philadelphia when someone knocked on his door. The man took out a gun and tried to rob Lou Williams at the gunpoint. However, when the man realised that the man in the car is Lou Williams, the robber decided not to proceed further, being not only a big fan of Williams but also aware of his contribution to the community.
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I can’t even do this to you, Lou Williams reveals what gunman said after recognising him
This is how Williams narrated the incident on All The Smoke Podcast- “Somebody knocked on my window, ‘Look up’, bro got the gun on me. I don’t know why but I rolled the window down. He said ‘get out [of] the car’. And I say ‘Huh?’…He looked at me and he said ‘Lou?! I am sorry, I can’t even do this to you, I got too much love for you.'”
Williams later explained how he and his rapper friend Meek Mill were doing good for the community. They had their footprints all over Philadelphia. The robber was aware of this and decided not to harm.
Williams told on the podcast that the robber had just gotten out of jail and was just carrying a gun and enough money for the bus fare, but nothing to eat. Williams then decided to buy him a meal from a nearby McDonald’s. Williams also tried to talk some sense into the man, telling him – “God bless bro, but this ain’t the way.”
Lou Williams sets a good example here that educating and reforming someone, when possible is more important than punishing or reporting.
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