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Lou Williams, 3-Time Sixth Man of the Year and NBA's All-Time Leading Bench Scorer, Retires After 17 Seasons

  • Lou Williams announced his retirement from the NBA after 17 seasons and 15,593 career points, 131st in NBA history.
  • Williams won a record three Sixth Man of the Year awards and scored more points off the bench than any player in NBA history with 13,396.
  • Williams played for seven teams over 17 seasons, most recently finishing his career with the Atlanta Hawks.
  • Williams was known for his charitible work off the court and once famously took a would-be robber out for a meal at McDonald's.
  • Williams' daughter announced his retirement in a heartfelt video recounting his journey through the NBA.
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