Kevin Johnson Robbed On Mean Streets of San Francisco

In his playing days, Kevin Johnson was known to make some timely steals, albeit on the basketball court.  Now the mayor of Sacramento, Johnson was the victim of an actual theft, made all the worse by the fact that he was being a Good Samaritan at the time.  Johnson wrote about the ordeal on his website.  Long story short, while in San Fran for a conference, Johnson saw an old man who needed help getting on the BART.  KJ put down his own bag  in order to help the man get on his way.

I suggested we find a taxi. I found a cab and put the gentleman’s bags in the trunk. I gave the driver $20 to cover the four blocks and a tip.

When I turned around, my bag was gone.

The bag didn't contain anything life-changing, just some clothing and toiletries.  For his part Johnson is taking the rational approach, using the event as a chance to, well, prove that Sacramento is a better city that San Francisco.

Next time I see San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, I’ll tell him the story and give him my word nothing like that will happen to him in Sacramento.

Clearly KJ hasn't attended a Kings game recently.

H/T: SbB