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Twin NBA Players Pay of Thousands of Dollars to Spread Some Holiday Cheer at a Philadelphia Walmart

Photo: Screenshot via WPVI
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By Faithwire Staff
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December 15, 2017

Twin brothers who both happen to play in the NBA spread some holiday cheer a little early this season when they paid off $6,000 in layaway orders at a Philadelphia Walmart.

Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris and Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris chose the Northeast Philly Walmart on Adams Avenue because they were raised nearby by their single mother, Thomasine Morris, the 28-year-olds told WPVI.

READ: Former U.S. Senator’s Generosity Has Helped a Church Quietly Pay Off Christmas Layaway Bills for Over 100 Years

On Monday, customers were lined up for the store’s final day of layaways when they heard the news of the Morris twins’ good deed.

Stand tall never bend ,stay real you gone win. All glory to god!

A post shared by Marcus Morris (@foestar13) on Oct 3, 2017 at 9:03pm PDT

“God bless them. God bless them!” Roberta Williams told WPVI. “It’s wonderful what they are doing for the people.”

While the twins were not able to be there themselves due to their basketball schedule, their mother made the holiday delivery for them. Both have been playing in the NBA for six seasons.

Photo: Screen grab via WPVI
The Morris twins’ mother, Thomasine Morris, delivered their donation to the Walmart in Northeast Philly.
Photo: Screen grab via WPVI
The Morris twins’ mother, Thomasine Morris, delivered their donation to the Walmart in Northeast Philly.

“It’s a blessing to be able to give people anything,” Thomasine Morris said, adding that although her sons are living in different cities, “Philly is still our family.”

Philly bred @NBA stars @mookmorris2 @keefmorris play Santa paying off $6K in layaways @ NE Phila Walmart @6abc https://t.co/Z7x7Rkt9OV

— Annie McCormick (@6abcAnnie) December 12, 2017

(H/T: WPVI)

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