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Lou Williams bought food for attempted robber

Former NBA guard Lou Williams recalled an unusual incident in Philadelphia when a man attempted to rob him at gunpoint but changed his mind after recognizing the basketball player.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:03 PM
Lou Williams bought food for attempted robber
Key Things to Know
  • Former NBA guard Lou Williams recalled buying McDonald's for an attempted robber who recognized him.
  • The encounter occurred at a traffic light in Philadelphia after Williams left a barbershop.
  • The suspect aborted the robbery after realizing Williams' identity and explaining he was starving after leaving jail.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former NBA guard Lou Williams shared a story about an attempted robbery in Philadelphia that ended with him buying the assailant food. The incident occurred after Williams left a barbershop and stopped at a traffic light, where a man tapped on his window demanding he exit the vehicle. However, upon rolling down the window, the suspect recognized Williams and decided not to proceed with the robbery.

According to Williams, the man explained he was starving after recently being released from jail with only a bus ticket. Thinking quickly, Williams offered to buy him food at a nearby McDonald's. Williams contacted his security guard, met the man inside the restaurant, paid for a large order including multiple double cheeseburgers, and then departed.

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