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NBA Player Attacked While Wearing Redskins Jersey: Report
The Sixers' Mike Scott, who was wearing a Redskins jersey, reportedly got into a fight before the Eagles game on Sunday.
Philadelphia Eagles fans don't much care for Washington Redskins fans -- even when that person is a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers' Mike Scott reportedly was attacked while wearing a Redskins jersey outside the stadium before the game on Sunday.
Scott is actually a fan favorite in Philly, but apparently that's only when he's on the basketball court. When he was in attendance at the Eagles vs. Redskins season opener -- which the Skins lost 32-27 -- he became involved in a brawl with several rowdy fans.
It's not clear exactly what precipitated the fight. A brief video circulated social media showing a scene from the incident, during which multiple individuals dressed in green fall short in the confrontation.
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Sixers player Mike Scott got into a fight with some idiot who tried to start trouble with him, and Mike Scott dropped him. pic.twitter.com/TIUWdDXsr4
— Eagles Nation (1-0) (@PHLEaglesNation) September 8, 2019
Scott seemed uninjured in the fight, posting to social media shortly afterwards and posing for selfies with fans.
Yea yea. Y’all got usStill had fun tho. Just put the McGriddle on my tab ya digg https://t.co/1WxA5yAwSw
— Mike Scott (@mikescott) September 8, 2019
The Sixers released a brief statement.
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"We are aware of the situation and are in the process of gathering more information. We will have no further comment at this time."
No charges have been filed. The Sixers resigned Scott, a power forward, to a two-year, $9.8 million deal back in June.
Additional reporting by Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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